Blown Away...

Even if you have grown kids I bet you still  remember those 'painful' middle school concerts...  

Well, Natureman and I attended the eldest granddaughter Haley's talent show today at Longfellow Middle School and what we saw was anything but painful.

Haley had told us she was going to  audition with a friend and sure enough she earned a spot in the last day's special assembly singing Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away."  I don't think I would have ever been that brave.  Can you imagine standing up and performing in front of all your peers at age 12?  We are so proud of her.

Haley performing in the duet 

We watched very poised emcees, singers, guitarists, drum corps, martial arts performers, baton twirler, harpist, modern dance soloist and dance troupe and even a hip hop roller skater.   Students even made some very tech savvy impressive videos. 

And you know what?  Not only did all the performers do a great job but the the student body even had a bigger talent, they were a terrific audience. Respectful, courteous and clapping in rhythm at times and giving true applause appreciation of the acts. And to think this was the last day of school before summer break!  

We were the ones "Blown Away." Kudos to the organizers, participants, student body and teachers who obviously have instilled a true sense of camaraderie. 

Hopefully the kids won't forget the real lessons they've learned this school year over summer vacation!  Longfellow has 'got talent.'