Friday, October 12, 2012

Alaina's First Violin

Brad's family came to town last weekend and brought something very special for Lainy - a violin! A real one with real strings just her size (which is tiny). Lainy was so excited!

It was really sweet to watch Lainy and her Grandpa explore the violin together. He taught her about the different parts of the instrument and how to take care of it. Then he got her all set up in the correct playing position. By the end of the weekend she could play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (with lots of help).I'm so glad he was able to deliver it in person. It made Lainy feel so special.

The plan is to have Lainy take lessons from her Grandpa via Skype with Brad and/or me helping on this end. I think it will be just the challenge Lainy needs to keep her little mind busy (kindergarten isn't quite doing it for her). Music is so important to our family. We are excited to get her started!

Here's a video:

Not one to be outdone, Leah has been practicing her little foam violin too.

1 comment:

Neil and Courtney Anne said...

That is so awesome! What a great connection to have with grandpa.