It all started one very chilly Saturday (Dec. 5th) morning in Victorville. Here we were layered in clothing and lined up on 7th street awaiting the Victorville Christmas Parade. Loma's parents along with Chris' mom, cousin Austin and the rest of our family patiently waited for a glimpse of Riverside Prep's Marching Band (a new venture for Kelsey). 
Finally, they arrived! Kelsey is dead center of this picture performing one of their many marching moves! They did a great job!
Onto Winter Wonderland at Riverside Prep. The first night, Wednesday, Dec. 9th, we enjoyed Kelsey's performance with Wind Ensemble and Marching Band. Again, knocking the socks off of everyone in attendance!
The next night of Winter Wonderland, Thursday, Dec. 10th, was all focused on the boys! Ethan traded instruments this year going from trumpet to saxophone. He did a great job with his class!
And our little Riley had two performances that night. First, he performed with the entire 4th grade singing a few different Christmas songs. Then it was off to perform with the 4th grade band students. He was so proud of himself! This is his first year playing the trumpet and he is enjoying every moment! He too did a great job! We finally got to rest for a few days before the next parade!
Our next Marching Band venture was in the Helendale Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12th. Again, they did a great job and even took home first place! Not bad for a 4 mile march!
Gotta love this outfit! Riverside Prep takes band very seriously as you can tell by their uniforms! Isn't she beautiful!
All in all, it was a crazy week, including a fundraiser and performance at Chili's Restaurant that following Tuesday night (can't seem to locate the pictures), but it's wonderful to watch our kids develop musical talents! What a way to start the holiday season off! 
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