Full Retreat (Marching Band)

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“Marching Bands” San Antonio, 2021

At tonight’s marching band competition, all the bands took part in a “full retreat”, in which everyone goes onto the field for the awards. It was really cool to see because we haven’t seen it in a while due to the pandemic. It’s a really cool moment when all 12 bands “break rank” and go crazy and congratulate each other. Pretty much everyone swarms first place band. So fun!

Send-Off Party

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“Texas Send-Off” Austin, 2021

This evening we went to a send-off party for some friends who are moving to Japan. The Texas-themed cake was delicious! 😀

The backyard fire-pit was welcomed, as it is starting to get chilly in Texas, especially since daylight savings has ended and the evening arrives sooner. Brrrr!

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“Fire Pit” Austin, 2021

Finals Competition in San Antonio

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“Cheering on the Drumline” San Antonio, 2021

Koa’s band competed today in San Antonio and we drove down from Austin to cheer them on. Luckily, we caught the band entering the arena while we were waiting for the doors to open up and got to give them words of encouragement, and also a few laughs. We have a large printed cardboard cutout of Koa’s face to hold up, and that got some big smiles from the Koa and the kids. 😄

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“Waiting to Enter the Stadium” San Antonio, 2021

I’m so proud of the marching band! They played great (Koa said it was their best run ever) and the crowd loved every second of the performance. Just two more competitions before marching band season is over. It’s coming to a close so quickly.

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“Taking the Field” San Antonio, 2021