On Saturday (Valentines Day) we took Grace and Shelby to the Dillon, Montana fiddle contest. It was a great time...the girls did great, and we got to listen to some amazing fiddle players from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon! Graced ended up winning second place in her division (she was in the pewee division which is8 and younger, and she is 7). There were fifteen kids in her group, and we were so excited to see her get second place...there were a lot of good fiddlers there who were about at the same level as Grace, so we were shocked but excited to see her do so good! Shelby ended up in 7th place in her group...which was a brutal group. She did a great job on her songs and played them perfectly, but she was up against some AWESOME fiddlers who have been playing since they were little...and Shelby has only been playing for almost two years...so we were really proud of her. Here are some pics...
(I AM TRYING TO UPLOAD VIDEO OF GRACE'S PERFORMANCE, but it's slow loading...check back later to see a video of her playing)
Practicing in the practice room...
Grace's Round 1 songs: Liza Jane, Wise Old Friend, Stinky's Blues
Grace's Round 2 songs: Fisher's Hornpipe, Westphalia Waltz, Swallowtail Jig
We're so lucky that Shelby plays guitar too...she was able to accompany Grace...
Performing for the judges...
Having a picnic lunch in the practice room between rounds...
Grace winning second place...they had just called her name, and she just stood there with a grin on her face...the lady handing out the prizes was like "Where is Grace?".
On Sunday afternoon, David's mom had a fun Valentines party for all of the grandkids. They made valentine crafts and decorated sugar cookies...the kids had a blast...
Don't these just look DELICIOUS...lol!
what fun! I totally had a big day planned for Valentines...and then I was sick, and I didn't do anything :( oh well, next year!
Posted by: Alicia King | March 05, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Congrats to Grace!
The kids looked like they had a great time at the Valentine party.
Great pics.
Posted by: Margee" (Grandmom) | February 19, 2009 at 08:50 AM
O.K. I have to ask...where do you get all of the cute clothes that your kiddo's wear? Especially all of the plain colored items that you add your fun/crafty touches too? (i.e. cute red skirt w/ trim w/ matching red pants, white shirts, easter t-shirts, etc.) You are a crafting inspiration! Thanks--
Posted by: Jodie Reimink | February 18, 2009 at 07:29 AM
I sure love your blog here Sharelle. You are so talented, your kids are adoreable and the overall feel of your blog is super bright and fun! Thanks for sharing all the V-day Pics. The Lady of the House - herhousehold.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sami Jo Melton | February 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Yay! for Grace and Shelby! I can't wait to see the video! I love fiddlers! Those Valentine pics are too cute! Looks like everyone had a great time!
Posted by: Jana Eubank | February 16, 2009 at 09:51 PM
Oh my goodness.....I promise I do know how to spell and how to type!!! You just can't tell from my previous post!!! lol
Posted by: Melissa Wells | February 16, 2009 at 09:25 PM
Congrats Grace and Shelby!!! Whhatan accomplishment. And on top of all of that you both looked gorgeous:-) And those shirts on the girls......where on earth did you find those!!?!! Sherelle, I'm just going to send money out to you and have you be my personal shopper for the girls!! He He I know there are shops out there (oops, wasn't trying to make it sound like you lived someplace foreign!! he he) that we do not have here in the Indiana/Kentucky area! Have a great evening:-)
Posted by: Melissa Wells | February 16, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Congratulations to Grace and Shelby!
Posted by: Claudia | February 16, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Congrats to the girls! oh talking about playing makes me want to pick mine up so bad! I took fiddle classes back in the day...and was in orchestra all during school. So fun and such a good thing to have your kids into. I am so proud of Grace! She is just so beautiful... and talented!
I love the valentines pictures. How fun to let the kids just go to town decorating their cookies. You have the cutest kids!
Posted by: Chantri | February 16, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Way to go Grace! Sounds like she inherited her mama's talented personality! And mmmm, kate's cookies look oh so yummy:)
Posted by: Ginger | February 16, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Congratulations Grace! That is awesome! Big accomplishment!
Where did you get those cute flower shirts (Grace's and the little girls...) they are so CUTE!
Posted by: Hilary | February 16, 2009 at 06:03 PM
Way to Grace and Shelby! Thats awesome. Me and my sis used to play a long time ago and I know there is some amazing competition out there...so bravo!!! Also love all the cute pics...expecially the "kid cookies". Looks just like my kidlets cookie making skills.
Posted by: Janiel | February 16, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I log onto your blog just to see all your fun pictures and to get ideas for my kiddos. I do have a question, I noticed you use typepad, I have blogger right now and feel really limited to the amount of pictures I add and such. I went on to typepad to look at it and there are several different options, what option do you have with all the pictures you upload? If you don't mind me asking? I think I am wanting to make a change, but what made you decide on typepad? Did you have one on blogger before? Please email me if you have a second. [email protected]
Posted by: Kaylene | February 16, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Congrats to Grace!! Great cookies-talk about a sugar high!LOL!!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | February 16, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Congratulations! You sound very proud of Grace and you should be. I love the girl's shirts, they are so cute.
Posted by: Terri Paulson-Sasaki | February 16, 2009 at 02:44 PM
WooHoo!! Congratulations Grace!
Posted by: debi @ life in my studio | February 16, 2009 at 02:43 PM