Amera's piano recital

Amera's piano recital took place the last Tuesday in May.  

Here she is with her piano teacher of the last six years, Lori McClellan.  

We had a great time together, beginning with dinner at Denny's.  

Kids eat free on Tuesday's, two per paying adult.  

With Amera qualifying as an adult that means all the kids eat for free!  

   Amera was the very last person to play.  We all enjoyed the lively Tarantella that she has been practicing for so long.  Her teacher gave out awards this year in different categories.  Amera received the "character award".  Before announcing who the award went to, she said some lovely things about Amera that I wish I could remember and quote here, but suffice it to say it was a precious moment.

   So often we want things to be perfect.  I felt the pressure in the air as each student sat down to play.  Each one most likely hoping they would not make a single mistake.  Many of them did, including Amera, and she handles it so well.  The following day we were talking about it, about how humbling it is to make mistakes.  We both concluded that sometimes...that can be a good thing.  Just keep striving to do better next time!