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Elise had her first orchestra concert tonight... We couldn't have been more proud or smiling wider 
She has been playing and taking lessons since she started asking for a violin at 3... Started tearing up when I remembered that when Elise was born; she was smaller than the 1/16th scale violin she started her lessons on...
Unfortunately, Elise misinformed me that I couldn't bring my camera gear and that no video or pics would be allowed... Of course we get there and every **** and his brother is holding a camera bag. To add some irony; we couldn't have gotten better seats to actually see her play, which would have been perfect if I had my A77II & zoom with me... Had to make do with the work phone, lucky they just upgraded me to the iPhone 6.
Here is a little clip
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She has been playing and taking lessons since she started asking for a violin at 3... Started tearing up when I remembered that when Elise was born; she was smaller than the 1/16th scale violin she started her lessons on...Unfortunately, Elise misinformed me that I couldn't bring my camera gear and that no video or pics would be allowed... Of course we get there and every **** and his brother is holding a camera bag. To add some irony; we couldn't have gotten better seats to actually see her play, which would have been perfect if I had my A77II & zoom with me... Had to make do with the work phone, lucky they just upgraded me to the iPhone 6.
Here is a little clip
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MSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA
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Proud moment. Congrats.
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Very nice parenting moment. You deserve to be proud.__________________________________________It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.- Camp Hill, PA
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ....Awesome hapster.Proud parents to be sure.=D>XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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Very nice. We had Emily's (12 yrs old) choral concert tonight. We have 3 concerts this week, one last week, and another next week. I still enjoy going to each one.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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That is absolutely wonderful. Can't think of a better way to say Happy Holidays.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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B-) Very Cool Hap! Enjoy the all the special moments.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Very neat ... enjoy this time ... it passes so quickly.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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@hapster -- Those moments are so special.
I know the feeling. My three daughters sang with the N.O. Children's Chorus from the ages of 8 until they were 18. I choked up at every concert."I'm stupidest when I try to be funny"
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Very nice. Thanks for making us part of it.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Awesome Hap!
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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Very cool. Love seeing parents do it right. (My wife is a child counselor for the state, so I hear the worst stories). Keep it up man. :-bdSlumming it in Aiken, SC.
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Cherish these moments my friend. They go so fast. Awesome for sure.
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Thank you everyone... It was really cool seeing the smile on her face when she spotted us in the crowd.
Elise did promise me a photo shoot soon since I didn't get any really good shots of her tonight. Just thankful and blessed that I was able to be there to see it
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Wonderful! Two of my boys played violin and the third the cello. Playing in an orchestra builds concentration and discipline.
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Bravo! Thanks for sharing.Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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Very special times for sure!! I think it is awesome the relationship that you have with Elise,true definition of a proud DAD.-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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That's good stuff and it's great you were able see it. The misinformation about the camera stuff cracks me up.Steven
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Great post...Thanks for sharing..Proud Dad..Greensboro North Carolina
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Very cool. I know how proud yall must be.
Snellville,Ga.
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Great moments Hap!We were at my daughters (13yo) orchestra concert last Thursday. Great way to get the holiday's rolling. She plays the violin as well.From the sound of your post, you enjoyed it as much as I did. Happy Holidays!Steve
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That is awesome Hap. Our daughter was a micro premie. She is thriving and we are so lucky.LBGE, Marietta, GA
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Hap - here's a thought.
Could it be, that should hetold you that cameras were not allowed because she figured that you might go nuts with the photography and filming?could it be that she just wanted you to be there, in the moment, and soak it all in?
could it be, that she is way smarter than all of us? Very possible! #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Very nice!!!!! Enjoy these moments now. They grow up sooooooo fast!!XL BGE, LG BGE, and a hunger to grill everything in sight!!!Joe- Strongsville, OH
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@hapster, now that I am a father, I understand the emotion and joy. I don't think these moments can be soaked in any more, yet you want more.Congrats to her and her art!The good thing about not having the camera is that you were able to give your undivided attention to her concert.------------------------------
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Not sure Elise was ever called a micro... She was 1-1/2lbs and 12" long, does that qualify?tulocay said:That is awesome Hap. Our daughter was a micro premie. She is thriving and we are so lucky.
We are very blessed to say the least!MSV Chill Spot
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Awesome, glad to see a child learning not just music, but culture as well,great parenting sir.
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@hapster I forget the definition of micro premie. But our daughter was exactly the same size as yours. She came 13 weeks early. Just couldn't wait to see us I guess. So yes, your daughter qualifies. Glad she is doing so well.LBGE, Marietta, GA
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MSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA
http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/
http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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