Friday, November 9, 2007

"Rock your socks off"


Ellie and friends before the show started.
Daddy and Avery after the show. Someone looks happy to be in daddy's arms.
Last night was Zachary and Ellie's 3rd grade concert. What a special treat for us. They performed in the High School Auditorium and each child was dressed up in 50's attire. Ellie's class performed the song "Jail House Rock", while Zachary's class was spotlighted on the song "Rock Around the Clock Tonight". The kids were very nervous beforehand, infact Ellie begged us to let her back out of the show. Zachary mentioned having "stage fright" at least a dozen times. For several hours prior to the show I heard a steady stream of comments like this, "Please, don't make me go." and, " I can't remember my dance moves" But, lo and behold we were able to coax both kids into performing. And they were fantastic! We were so proud of them. What super STARS! Ellie knew her dance well and really shined on stage. She did a couples dance, and her partner was...a boy." EEK". She secretly loved that part. Zachary had a special chance to "Rock out" while playing the guitar during his song. He really showed us who is boss up there on stage. "Bust a Move, Zach"! Who said he was nervous....it appears he loved the attention. Like I said before, we are really proud of both of them. After, the concert we celebrated the fine performance at Dairy Queen with the Enlow family. This was a special night to remember and one for the twins to discover the power of accomplishment. They did it!

Hit play to see Zach's guitar action-Live!

8 comments:

Gigi said...

Oh My! That was the cutest thing I have ever seen! I think Zach is going to be a "Rock Star" when he grows up! I loved his outfit too! What a great job the kids did! I'm so proud of them and next year I'm going to the concert! I'm not going to miss another one! That video was too cute!! Love You, Mom

Mama Mia said...

Love the vid! I think Zach has been watching daddy play Guitar Hero...I saw some Jeff moves in there! No seriously I loved it! Ellie's outfit is so cute! What a great idea and show!

Moose said...

That flimsy guitar seems to be a common theme among the Anderson boys!

Unknown said...

Dear Zach and Ellie: Gigi and Papa are speechless! Ellie you are simply the CUTEST with your friends AND, we know that you're going to be a FANCY DANCER (just like your Mom)

We have seen ELVIS PRESLEY live in Las Vegas performing "JAIL HOUSE ROCK" and we remember BILL HAILEY & THE COMETS singing "ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK" but we have NEVER EVER SEEN ANYTHING like that Fireridge Elementary
3RD GRADE CONCERT !

ZACHARY (with those HEAVY METAL ROCKER MOVES), you are destined to see the INSIDE of the ROCK n ROLL HALL OF FAME!

CLEVELAND here we come!

Actually we are going there soon to see our other three grand kids who (IRONICALLY) are also so musically talented that we can't believe with all of the children in the world - - WE have the BEST SIX!!!!

LOVE, Gigi and Papa

Laurie said...

Papa, Z&E can't believe you actually know the song "Jail House Rock" and even know who Elvis Presley is ...Ha, Ha. Thanks for your fun comments.

Fujitales said...

So cute!! It seems like I haven't seen your kids in ages, they're so big!!
Zach is my hero! What a Rock Star!

b

Fire Storm said...

Careful Jeff!!!

ZZ May grow up to be in a heavy metal band!!!

:)

Great video!!!!

Anonymous said...

You go Z! Wow that was great! You remembered how to play the whole song. That looked so fun. The girls really love musicians.

Darrin, Shelly and Kaylee.