Old Songs wrap up - quick jotting of memories

Feeling a bit tired, but wanted to record some memories from the Old Songs Festival before I forgot them all!! LOL!


Memories:

- Alan invites a boy named Eli to join him in the bird cage. They play music together, attract attention from passersby.... At first they called their band "the birds", but someone else suggested "the bird brothers", which they both seemed to like that. They hung out a lot at the festival. Very cute. :)

- Alan meets Naomi and her two brothers. They jam under a street tent. Throughout the weekend, Alan spots Naomi "Hi Naomi!".

- Alan enjoyed hanging out with Abdul and when he went to his van for a moment, Alan minded the store, and helped out the customers. "May I help you?".

- Jug Band - we had 3 rehearsals and learned about 5 songs. Alan played his Uke and harmonica. This year, he is happy to be up front :) Even professional musicians praised this little boy...

- OMG, the "Music Tent!". This retired English teacher as a service to the community trecked about 200 musical instruments into a musical "petting zoo" with unfettered access!!! OMG, this is where we spent most of our time!! Everything from hammered dulcimers (next on the list!), banjos, violins, drums, pianos, accordians, flutes, guitars...you name it, he had it!!!

- PARADE!!! Alan played the Uke in the children's parade!!! lots of fun!!!

- Alan's picture was in the Old Songs magazine (page 5), a photo taken last year with him playing the guitar and the kazoo.

We only came home with one instrument - Bob purchased a new guitar....

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THEN, today, the fun continued!!! We made it to the beach by 11am, swam for an hour, out for lunch, then home again. Playdate with Julie and Jace at their house. Home by 3:30. Alan and I colored for an hour. Alan decided that he wanted to make a store for all of his "crafts", so tomorrow, you will see us on the side of our house with a cash register. LOL!!!

He is a creator, composer, and now an entreprenuer!!! Out of control....Absolutely!!! Loving every second of this boy!!!! :)

Here are song lyrics he wrote today"

"When I see a brown eyed girl, it reminds me of my mommy"

"I do something nice for you, you do something nice to me"

"Thank you mommy for all the nice things you do for me"

My heart is melting!!! :) Posting photos soon! :)