Art’s piano recital today

Art would tell you it went “horribly” because he messed up a couple times. But listen to the beauty that came out of our little boy today! Jessica and I just watched this video together and we melted. He doesn’t speak this language when he practices at home, but when he’s in front of people he plays gorgeously, with real expression and understanding. It’s wonderful and something that makes us proud of him and happy to hear. 

This is Art playing Erik Satie’s ‘Gnossienne 2’ at his the Big Show, and annual recital put on by his wonderful piano teacher Sharon

Photos, video from Cory Camp

For the past two years Art and Lewis have been going to a wonderful little day-camp thing (noon-5) at Painter Park in Minneapolis. Dodge-ball, Wii, swimming, hanging out in the park building, just playing. No greater purpose other than just having a real fun time and being with friends. The boys love it, especially because of their friend and camp counselor Cory, seen here.

The girls would often join in a game of dodgeball when we picked the boys up.
A sweaty Lewis, after an AMAZING catch between his legs.