Memorial Day Celebration--Union Station

Celebrating Memorial Day and the start of Summer 2012 began by attending a FREE KC Symphony Concert on the lawn in front of Union Station. It was a beautiful night and a fabulous concert.

Tana Lloyd joined us in the FUN of the evening!

I turned my iPhone over to Jessica and she had a BLAST taking pictures. She did not do too bad!!!

Notice the date on this SHIRT---2000! This is Brad's favorite t-shirt as the fit is perfect--even after all these years and washes!

We enjoyed a lovely evening listening to a FREE KC Symphony concert on the lawn at KC's own Union Station Sunday night. We invited Sis. Tana Lloyd to join us. The crowds were amazing and very supportive of the music, fireworks, and fantastic musicians of the symphony! We were delighted at the site, sounds, smells, and events of the breezy and humid night. What a great way to start off a delightful Summer. Hunter met up with Amanda Hedrick as none of his other friends wished to attend. She sat with us on the lawn. I think he talked to her a little. He seemed a little nervous, but she is a senior! 

Carson met up with his Deacon friends and Jessica took some lovely pictures of the crowds and buildings surrounding the venue. I sent them to you. She is a pretty good photographer!  

A yummy brisket is cooking in the oven and the smell of it is killing me! Tomorrow begins the FIRST SWIM TEAM practice for Carson and Jessie at 7 AM. ARGHHHHHHHHHH.

Next week, I will be attending the Lenexa Stake YW Girl's camp as the head cook. I am in charge of feeding 130 people for nine meals. I have been planning, organizing, delegating, and shopping for the menu for the past several months and I HOPE my plans go accordingly! I am quite nervous, but I have really great helpers and staff to assist and make it a fun and happy time, despite all the work it will take to feed that many people!

Welcome to our SUMMER!!

2012 Memorial Day

First Grader Jessica Bishop goes to the Zoo/Last Day of school

Hunter, aka, Indiana Jones, prepares for an activity of movie-making madness!

Jessica's First Grade Zoo Trip Video

I bought this dress for Jess to wear on her LAST DAY of First grade!  I love the pattern and grown-up look!

 Mrs. Heather Zehnder was Jessica's first grade teacher. Jessica earned a reward for "best-behaved"

 Jessica with her friend Dane White

 Best friends and classmates

 Playing a game of who can be most STILL!

Mommy and Me

Last Day of School Silly String Fight

Mrs. "Z" and her girls!!!

Carson and the family enjoy an outdoor Band concert

OTMS POPS iN THE PARK featuring trumpet player, Carson Bishop

The middle school my kids attend has a fabulous music program. All three boys have played a band instrument throughout their 3-years at OTMS. This annual POPS in the PARK is an outdoor concert featuring the school's 3 Jazz Bands, 5th/6th combined bands, 7th and 8th grade bands! The setting is a beautiful park and the weather for the past 10 years has been divine, refreshing, and inspiring. 

I am so grateful for the music programs in our school districts!

If you want to learn more about my philosophy on teaching kids music at a young age, click here  and here!!!!!