AND THE BAND PLAYED ON

Mr. Loudon instructed the middle school students to dress warmly because they were going to get wet! Alexander decided to wear a scarlet ball cap--good choice since it was easy for us to spot him in a sea of band members!

Look at the rain!!

Alexander playing away on his baritone
Noah, all smiles, watching Alexander play in the rain.

To say the weather last night was miserable is an understatement! It was cold, wet and rainy, yet the band played on! Since the start of school, Alexander has anxiously been awaiting his evening with the Central High School marching band. Each year, Central invites the middle school 7th and 8th grade bands to join them on the field during half time of a Central footbal game. Last night, I dropped Alexander off at Central at 6pm for pizza with the high school students as well as his Genoa friends. I returned home and Trey, Noah and I decided to wait until a few minutes after the game started before braving the elements! I lost count of how many layers we wore and it seemed to help block the cold; but the rain was an entirely different story (we were all SOAKED by the time we returned home). I lack experience taking pictures in the rain, so the photos appear blurred although I think it's just the constant downpour of rain! Alexander LOVED being with the high school students and said that everyone was VERY friendly. Currently, he's having a tough time deciding whether or not he wants to play football or remain in the band once he begins high school. We told him he has plenty of time to decide!! In spite of the rain, we had a great time watching a small portion of the game and our son on the field with his friends. Great job Alexander--all three bands sounded wonderful playing together!!