Erica’s school band participated in a competition today. It’s not really a competition; the band performs in front of judges and then they are given a rating of superior, excellent, etc. Every time I attempted to take her picture she either turned her back to the camera or held her hand up to block her face. (Could it be because she’s almost thirteen and absolutely everything I do embarrasses her????!!!!) So here are some photos of her taken last summer at her very first bassoon lesson. (Note to Erica: Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Mommy embarrassed you after all!)