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My passion....according to my kids!

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When I asked my kids what they thought my passion was, all they could say is art. As we talked about it, they discussed my love for singing, playing instruments, painting, crafting, and going to concerts/shows.  Here are some of our favorites.
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Instruments I have played in the past

I began playing the piano at age 3 but only played it for a few years. Once I hit school aged, I learned to play a few different instruments at different levels. I have in the last few years had the desire to start playing again have bought a few ins... 

 
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With growing up in the 70's and 80's our pianos and keyboards looked a bit different. Although this was the first instrument I learned at the age of three, I only played it for a few short years. When I began babysitting at the age of ten, the Parent...
Amazon.com: Piano Keyboard
 
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I was only taught to play a few songs when I was younger but never learned the actual notes. The person who taught me could only play by ear and never had sheets of music in front of them. So in the past year and a half or so I purchased this guitar ...
Les Paul Guitars
 
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I was in the drum line all four years in high school. My freshman year I had planned on not doing marching band when I picked my classes. I only wanted to do winter concert band. There was a teacher who quit the first week of school and no replacemen...
Acoustic Drum Sets
 
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I only played the saxophone for one concert season due to the music we were playing. The clarinet and saxophone are very similar in how they are played, making it an easy instrument to transfer to. The saxophone is considered to be a great solo instr...
Saxophone
 
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The very first instrument I learned to play in school, and I'm glad I did. This woodwind instrument puts out a calming smooth sound, is lightweight, and easy to learn. I feel like it's the softer cousin to the saxophone, which can be quite loud.
Soulmate Bb Clarinet for Beginners with Case

a few art projects

These are not professional quality by any means, but we do love art in our house.  Here are some of our favorites.

 
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I free hand drew the pictures on the trolls shirt my daughter is wearing and the sonic shirt I made for my son. They wore those shirts everywhere, excited that their mom drew them! In fact they still have them and they are on stuffed animals!
28 Unique 100 Days of School Shirt Ideas
 
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I have went to a few of these events where you sip your drink while you paint and mingle. Here are two of the pictures I painted there. Love going to these events and spending time with my oldest while we relax and paint with friends.
Paint and sip
 
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AS you can tell, I love the Miami Dolphins! I take a sketch book to work with me and these are the things I draw. I also like to paint pictures for my room as well.
Doodle
 
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We love making Tye-die shirts at my house. Here are some of my favorite ones that I have made. We make new ones each summer and the kids love making their own.
Tie Dye Shirts

Concerts I'm looking forward to.

Each year we go to as many concerts as possible. Here are a few that we plan on attending this year. Which concerts are you looking forward to?

 
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I have wanted to see Maroon 5 for a few years now, so this is a concert date I plan on making. Each year I try to go to as many concerts as I can without breaking the bank.
Maroon 5 Live In Concert Tickets Jun 29, 2024 Holmdel, NJ
 
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Looking forward to seeing this band again! This time one of my older kids will be joining me. Will you be there as well? It sure will be a great time seeing a classic band rock out in the summer sun!
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I have seen train perform live a few times and they never disappoint! I recently found out that they also have a cruise that they do around the week of my birthday! Guess that will be the next thing I gift myself for my birthday! But this summer they...
Train Tickets, 2024 Concert Tour Dates
 
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This local concert event is really beginning to grow! With artists like NONPOINT and The Lacs, among many great other bands, this is one event I'll definitely be attending!
Rock the Mountains
 
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This is a new group to me in the past year and a half. I can really relate to a few of their songs. Looking forward to this concert for sure!
NF Tour
 
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I have become a big fan of Jelly Roll the last six months. Right when my sister passed away back in November, he came out with his song “Save Me” and oh how it really hit home. My sister had her struggles, but she never gave up. Between the song “She...
Jelly Roll