Thursday, May 29, 2014

The Music Of Joy











“Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes along.” ~Samuel Butler

Last night, I had the joy and pleasure of watching sweet Ella play her first violin recital. Mind you, she is only seven! She carried herself and played like a professional adult. I couldn't have been prouder! Be still my heart.

“As fiddles and mandolins strike up the tunes, we’ll sing, oh we’ll sing, sing, for the rest of our lives in the Sanctuary of God.”
Isaiah 38

27 comments:

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Wow How wonderful that she can play for a recitel at 7 years old.I am sure you were VERY proud of her and she looks very beautiful also.

Reanaclaire said...

Ella looks so grown up already... getting bigger now.. yes, she certainly looks very serious when she is playing the violin.. Well done!

Ann said...

That must have been a wonderful recital. Impressive that she's playing that at 7 years old. I don't think I could learn how to play one of those

From the Kitchen said...

Ella does look very composed and serious!! What a special treat for you to be in the audience for her first recital. I remember how special those days were for our boys. And, each year, they all got better and better.

Best,
Bonnie

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Tamago said...

Wow she can play violin at just 7 years old! How amazing and wonderful. She does look like professional and so elegant!

MadSnapper said...

all of the photos are so sweet of sweet Ella bella, the last one is beautiful with that big proud grin...

Optimistic Existentialist said...

How wonderfully exciting for Ella :) she looks so happy. I bet you all were so proud of her!

Anonymous said...

well done Ella, she is a beautiful child !

Ruth Hiebert said...

That is so sweet. I can sense the pride in your heart.

Joanne said...

Awww I love all her different expressions! She is so lucky to have you there every step of the way...AWESOME!
Blessings, Joanne

Gail said...

How absolutely wonderful.

Great pictures and an angelic happy face.

Patsy said...

Wonderful!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

How excellent! She is starting at the right age too. Love these pics.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

How excellent! She is starting at the right age too. Love these pics.

George said...

Ella looks very poised in all of these photos. I can understand why you are so proud.

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Look at that pretty little smile! She looks so happy and relaxed at her recital for 7 years old! I would have loved to have been sitting beside you listening, too.

One of my favorite violinists is Andre Rieu. Have you heard his music? He travels all over the world with his orchestra.

Have a wonderful weekend!

crafty cat corner said...

Don't they just break your heart these lovely innocent children, she looks so beautiful.
Briony
x

DeniseinVA said...

She looks so sweet and how wonderful she is playing the violin. It is such a beautiful sound!

Dee said...

Wonderful...be proud grandma...be proud. her mile at the end of playing say's it all...

Roan said...

The violin isn't an easy instrument. Go Ella!

SquirrelQueen said...

Such an intense look while she is playing but the smile afterwards says she was really enjoying herself. Ella is so beautiful. I know you are proud of her Ginny.

Jeanne said...

The violin is one of my favorite musical instruments to listen to. She's beautiful and I know you are so proud!

LV said...

That is great. You have every reason to be proud. I love seeing all her different facial expressions.

Chatty Crone said...

Oh my goodness - I bet she is wonderful!

Mary Bergfeld said...

What a sweet little girl. She is fortunate to be loved by so many. Have a great day, Ginny. Hugs and blessings...Mary

Rose said...

You took some nice pictures...she looks looks as if she acts so mature for her age!

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