9-11

Today is the 6th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. At the girls' school they had a program called "Patriots and Heroes" and KC was one of the featured soloists in the program. She and 3 other students helped lead the 5th graders in a song called American Tears.

First, all the students sang a very nice song about being Americans. Then the third graders sang a song about diversity and how it takes lots of different people to make a difference in the world. Very sweet, and Abby was adorable (as usual):



Then a local deputy gave a very touching speech on what it means to be a hero. At this point I'm already teary, so imagine what is yet to come.

Next, the fourth graders sang a song about America, then it was the fifth graders' turn.

They had a powerpoint presentation with photos from 9-11 and it is a beautiful song.



Of course, anyone who knows me at all can imagine that I was very emotional. Heck, I get weepy when they sing the national anthem at Texan games . . .



I think KC did a wonderful job, and I was so proud that she had the courage to stand up there in front of all those students and sing her heart out! She sang clearly and beautifully!

I could not possibly bring myself to actually reflect on 9-11 at this time because I am still emotionally drained from this morning. Maybe later I will be able to think of something meaningful (or at least coherent)to say - LOL. But I am so proud of both the girls for raising their voices in honor of the heroes today!




American Tears

Sometimes I think about America, about her struggles through the years.
I think of people who did what they had to do with the strength to act through their fears.
Sometimes I think about America, about her future and her past.
I know I’m blessed to be living in liberty in a land where freedom will last.

For the heroes, for the patriots, for the soldiers, for all the pioneers.
I’ll always be an American and I’ll always cry American tears.

Sometimes I think about America, about her people’s legacy.
I wonder if they knew that what they had to do would be known throughout history.
Sometimes I think about America, about her pain along the way.
I know it had to be for our democracy, for the world we live in today.

For the heroes, for the patriots, for the soldiers, for all the pioneers.
I’ll always be an American and I’ll always cry American tears.
For the heroes, for the patriots, for the soldiers, for all the pioneers.
I’ll always be an American and I’ll always cry American tears.
Yes, I’ll always be an American and I’ll always cry American tears.

They are the Warriors . . .

I miss music from the 80s . . .

Brady's select team, the Warriors, played in a tournament the last weekend of August and finished second overall. It was their first tournament as 13U AAA players, so they did very well.



Brady had a slow start (a bit rusty from not having played in so long) but he quickly got into the groove and in the last two games he reached base in every at-bat with 3 walks and a hit.




They all played good defense, too. The best part of the tournament was beating the First Colony Heat in the semifinal round (most of the same kids who beat the MC All-stars in the district tournament). It was so nice for the boys to see that they really can beat any team if they play well enough. GO WARRIORS!!