Tsai Family of the Parklands

It finally happened. The event Megan and her family have been waiting for over a year and have been preparing for the last month. Megan was baptized and confirmed today after church by her dad. In attendance were many of her friends in the Chinese Branch plus school friends and other special friends. About 50 people attended the baptism. Megan invited people to give talks, play the piano, conduct the music, and conduct the program. Afterwards, we enjoyed a dinner of curry and noodles. It is a sense of accomplishment and joy to know that all of your children have been baptized.

Josh has been taking much time... on his clarinet! This weekend was the All-County Senior Honors Band concert where Josh performed, and he says it was amazing, but regrets that it was not a recorded concert. The pieces were extraordinary, difficult, and expressive, but the band nailed it all. In addition to the extensive rehearsing for the concert, Josh is has frequent rehearsals for pit orchestra for 'Annie', Academy of St. Cecila Youth Orchestra, and studies repertoire in private lessons with Mr. Fogleman to prepare for this year's county (and hopefully state) solo and ensemble festival. Melinda also participates in many of these, and in school they both play in the Symphonic Band, practicing for the upcoming concert.