Joe's mom is a middle school orchestra teacher. Well, she "is" one for just another couple of days. She is retiring. She is really excited and we are all excited for her. Ordinarily in her school district, when a teacher retires there is an open house gathering/shindig after school. But she petitioned to those in charge to have hers following her final concert due to the fact that none of her family could actually come. They agreed. So, a few weeks ago the entire (local) family attended her concert. We were also guest performers. We sang a family favorite called "I Can't Get Off Of My Horse." It's a pretty funny song.
Joe and nephew Josh accompanied. I was concerned about Joe playing the guitar because he got his meds earlier that afternoon. But he did great. Oh and that is Ryan on crutches. He was in his final track meet and his muscles were so strong that they ripped the growth plate right off the bone. He has this really cool scooter thing too. He's doing better.
And here's the whole picture. I just asked some parent behind us to take a few pictures. Most are pretty blurry, but at least these 2 came out. It was fun to be able to support Janet at her last concert. I know her children are all really excited for her to be done teaching. She has really enjoyed it, especially these past couple years. She has had 3 of her own grandchildren in her orchestra, which is pretty cool. She started with just 2 periods of orchestra, but has grown to 4 because the groups have gotten so large. Congrats to Janet! Happy Retirement!
Joe and nephew Josh accompanied. I was concerned about Joe playing the guitar because he got his meds earlier that afternoon. But he did great. Oh and that is Ryan on crutches. He was in his final track meet and his muscles were so strong that they ripped the growth plate right off the bone. He has this really cool scooter thing too. He's doing better.
And here's the whole picture. I just asked some parent behind us to take a few pictures. Most are pretty blurry, but at least these 2 came out. It was fun to be able to support Janet at her last concert. I know her children are all really excited for her to be done teaching. She has really enjoyed it, especially these past couple years. She has had 3 of her own grandchildren in her orchestra, which is pretty cool. She started with just 2 periods of orchestra, but has grown to 4 because the groups have gotten so large. Congrats to Janet! Happy Retirement! 
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