Week 16 - 18 Medieval Studies / Piano Recital

The Book of Kells was written by monks in the 800's in a monestary in Ireland. It contains the first four gospels in Latin. It is one of Ireland's most treasured artifacts and is displayed at Dublin University. The Book is considered the greatest representation of illuminated manuscript, where the monks would actually layer the pages and letters with real gold making them glow or illuminate in the candlelight.

Mackenzie colored this page from the Book of Kells.

Harper made her own page to replicate the precise nature of the writing and painted the sides with watercolor.

The girls also performed in the bi-annual piano recital this month. They both memorized their songs this year. I am so proud of their hard work and practice time.

Harper playing " FUR ELISE"

Piano Recital

After a month of practicing and a busy morning playing an AYSO soccer game, the girls participated in their second recital.  They both did well. I could tell the nerves had affected Harper a little more than big sister, Mackenzie. That surprised me b/c little sister is usually grabbing the spotlight whenever she can.

They were by far the youngest ones to perform in this recital. Everett promised that he would be up there next time.......

We'll see.  

SO proud of the my girls. 

So glad we get to move on to new songs. "The Entertainer" still haunts my sleep.