Perpetual Motion by K. Bohm, Isaac, violin

Isaac did a fantastic job playing Perpetual Motion by K. Bohm for our family recital on June 11, 2011. He really enjoys this piece and it is fun to play with him. As his mama, I sometimes have a difficult time being his accompanist because I just want to sit back and listen to him play while I sniff and wipe the proud tears away. I did my best to focus for the recital!

He's grown up so much and is so tall, so healthy, and such a pleasure to be with. I praise God for the miracles that took place with his health and that we are now able to focus on music and education more than medical and sensory needs. It is a true gift.

Ecossaise by Hummel, Isaac Siebelink, piano

Isaac performed in his first Suzuki Piano of North Texas piano recital on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Denton, TX. I was so proud! It was our first studio piano recital and our first homeschool family recital (Adventures in Learning Academy) in Texas. It's been a good year. I feel like we have learned and accomplished a good deal, in addition to the entire relocation adjustment.

Seitz Violin Concerto #5, Mvt. 3

Isaac performed Concerto No. 5, Mvt. 3 by Seitz for his spring violin recital. We were all so proud! He did a fantastic job. I was so happy to be able to watch his entire performance.

Isaac and Stella at the piano

Isaac's piano performance of "Long, Long Ago"

Isaac performed for the first time at the Kerrytown Concert House. He played "Long, Long Ago" for the Student Recital of the Ann Arbor Area Piano Teacher's Guild. I was very proud of him. Unfortunately I started the video a bit late. I was so busy watching him that I forgot to push the record button. Next time I'll remember to bring the footstool as well for him.

Isaac and Ava shoveling snow

Isaac, age 9, with his faithful assistant Ava, age 22 months.
































































































Ava follows Isaac, affectionately known as "I-aaah", around with devotion. She was delighted to help him shovel the snow off the back deck.

Isaac and Stella reciting poem, "Hello, Hello"

Isaac and Stella are reciting a poem by Eve Merriam from her book, "You Be Good and I'll Be Night; Jump-On-The-Bed Poems". This was a favorite poem of Isaac and Stella when they were little and now Lincoln and Ava are delighted by the silliness. Ava walks around the house with a phone up to her ear chanting the opening line.

Isaac and Stella reciting Genesis 1.1

Isaac and Stella are reciting Genesis 1:1 and singing "Está aquí" in Spanish. Part of their Spanish curriculum is to memorize a verse and a song in Spanish for each lesson. Ava and Lincoln are memorizing along with them too! Ava still refers to herself as "Ava" with a Spanish pronunciation.

En el principio creó Dios
los cielos y la tierra.
Genesis 1:1

Está aquí, está aquí,
A-le-lu-ya, mi Señor está aquí.

Translation:
He is here. Hallelujah, my Lord is here.

Isaac and Stella reciting Salmo 23

Isaac's violin recital: November 15, 2009

Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 13, 3rd mvt. by F. Seitz

Dancing to "Hark the Heralds" with Isaac's violin

Isaac's 18" Large Mouth Bass

Isaac caught an 18" large mouth bass in Mr. Savage's fishing pond.

Isaac's violin recital April 2009

Isaac performed Humoresque by Dvorak for his violin recital in April of 2009. I was so excited that I was able to watch and record him from the front row. Unfortunately the battery ran out in the video camera just before he played his last 2 notes. He finished beautifully.

Family Picture November 2008

Isaac lost another tooth!

Sunday, August 3, 2008. Tonight at dinner, Isaac lost his 3rd tooth.

Isaac lost a tooth!

We have all been waiting for Isaac to lose his front top tooth. It finally came out at dinner on July 20, 2008. This is only his second to fall out so far.