Taylor decided to forgo being in the choir and join the band as a percussionist!! She took a few lessons over the summer, and has done an AMAZING job fitting right in with the others that have been playing for years!! I was very proud as she got the solo snare spot on this song!! Love that girl! And of course she rushed off right afterward to make it to soccer in time!!
The story of the Mills' Family. Nate and Carol have been married since 1997. Taylor was born in 1998, Drew was born in 2001 and Toby was born in 2005 and joined our family forever in 2007. Here is our journey, where God leads us, we will go. That is my prayer.
Showing posts with label Band. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Band. Show all posts
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Monday, October 13, 2008
Random Weekend Photos!
Taylor and her violin...
Toby at the Wilderness Center with Aunt Katy
The kids around the tree before it gets axed...
Toby on the stump after the execution...
Drew's soccer team "defending the goal" (or is it the family jewels?)
Drew Scoring a Goal!
Nate playing at the Fall Party for Student Ministries at Grace
Judgment Come!
Drew playing basketball with some strange man.. oh wait.. that's my dad!
God is Good!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Judgment Come Show
Nate's band, Judgment Come, has a FREE show THIS SATURDAY, October 11th!! They will be performing as part of the Grand Opening of the new Student Ministry Center at Wooster Grace Brethren Church. His band is supposed to kick off the event at 6:45...
There will be a few bands... Nate's band, and a high school band, as well as a speaker, Jeremy Kingsly
While this is a youth event, ALL ARE INVITED!! Honest, there will be lots of adults there as well. And this is a FALL PARTY, so there will be plenty to do, food to eat and fun to be had.
One very important part of the evening for Nate and his band is this... they are trying to raise money for the Hands and Feet Project.
This is an organization started by Mark Stuart of Audio Adrenaline. It is an orphanage in Haiti that supports orphans, in the hopes to educate them, provide adequate care, and help them to be a part of the Haitian society, which at this time is one of the poorest countries in the world. They were recently DEVASTATED by Hurricane Gustav. Check out this link for photos and details about what they are dealing with. Literally 3-5 feet of mountain rock was washed onto their facility by the flooding. This is a wonderful, God-honoring organization and we would love for you to come out and support them with us. There will be wristbands for sale, a few touching videos played, and an opportunity to make a donation to the organization.
Hope you can all plan on coming!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Soccer and a Violin!!
Well, despite the pouring rain we had two soccer games today! Taylor played in North Olmstead. After realizing our directions took us to Olmstead Falls instead of North Olmstead, we quickly stopped at a gas station and got on the right track. We got to the fields just in time to sit and wait, as several others were lost as well. While the girls lost again, they continue to improve and fight until the end. I just know we are going to win one soon!
Drew had his first soccer game today. His first "actual" game, on a team, not just a little scrimmage. He was so excited. All week he wanted it to be Saturday. He is playing for Smithville, so he can play on his best bud Braden's team. Also, Uncle Michael is coaching. We were late to the game coming from Taylors game, but we got there before halftime and got some great photos. Thankfully, Drew went to Braden's and they took him to the game to make sure he was there on time. Looking back at the photos, I notice that my son sticks his tongue out when he plays. Mouthgards may be in his future.
Funny, though... his cousin Braden also plays with his tongue out, too! They played amazing!! They won 4-2 and our "family" scored 75% of the goals!! Braden scored 2 and Drew scored the final goal!! How exciting!!
And of course, we owe it all to the coaching of the one and only Uncle Coach Michael!!
Then, after the games, Taylor and I had to head to the library. While we were in town, I thought it would be a good time to stop at the music store and check out Violins. Taylor starts band/orchestra next week, so we have to get the instrument this week. She was debating between the flute (which we have already) and the violin (which we would need to rent/buy). Well of course she picks the violin. I am actually very excited. I think she is going to love it. So far, she does. Just look at this photo of her as we left the music store!!
God is Good!
Drew had his first soccer game today. His first "actual" game, on a team, not just a little scrimmage. He was so excited. All week he wanted it to be Saturday. He is playing for Smithville, so he can play on his best bud Braden's team. Also, Uncle Michael is coaching. We were late to the game coming from Taylors game, but we got there before halftime and got some great photos. Thankfully, Drew went to Braden's and they took him to the game to make sure he was there on time. Looking back at the photos, I notice that my son sticks his tongue out when he plays. Mouthgards may be in his future.
Funny, though... his cousin Braden also plays with his tongue out, too! They played amazing!! They won 4-2 and our "family" scored 75% of the goals!! Braden scored 2 and Drew scored the final goal!! How exciting!!
And of course, we owe it all to the coaching of the one and only Uncle Coach Michael!!
Then, after the games, Taylor and I had to head to the library. While we were in town, I thought it would be a good time to stop at the music store and check out Violins. Taylor starts band/orchestra next week, so we have to get the instrument this week. She was debating between the flute (which we have already) and the violin (which we would need to rent/buy). Well of course she picks the violin. I am actually very excited. I think she is going to love it. So far, she does. Just look at this photo of her as we left the music store!!
God is Good!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Judgment Come Show
Judgment Come had their first outdoor gig this past weekend. They played a few of their original songs as well as some cover stuff. I have some video, but with me working now, it may take me a few days to get it uploaded. So, until then, here are some photos...
God is Good!
God is Good!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Several Videos
Okay, so after a few weeks, I finally got some videos done. It just takes so much time to "upload" them... so they are short and sweet! But fun nonetheless! Check out the next several posts to see the videos!
Also, Nate's band had their first "gig" this past weekend... here are a few photos... (Pay no attention to the empty chairs... the place was PACKED!! All 10 kids from the youth group were there!! We knew it would be a small crowd, but still it was a good opportunity for the guys to play in front of people!
And Taylor is back in Spring soccer outdoors, so I can take photos again. So here are a few from the game this past weekend... she scored a goal by the way!! But they ended in a tie!
God is Good!
Also, Nate's band had their first "gig" this past weekend... here are a few photos... (Pay no attention to the empty chairs... the place was PACKED!! All 10 kids from the youth group were there!! We knew it would be a small crowd, but still it was a good opportunity for the guys to play in front of people!
And Taylor is back in Spring soccer outdoors, so I can take photos again. So here are a few from the game this past weekend... she scored a goal by the way!! But they ended in a tie!
God is Good!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
This and That...
Well, I haven't posted in a while, so here's an update..
Toby... we had a meeting before his birthday about Preschool. He will be attending our Tri-County preschool through the public school system on an IEP for his speech. This simply means that he will attend a preschool that will assist him with his speech and communication delays. He has a vocabulary of about 50 - 75 words or so, and will "mimic" anything we say, but putting everything together is a whole other thing. He is improving every day, but this preschool will really get the ball rolling. Right now we have been doing speech, every other week for an hour. It just hasn't been enough to get him going.
Drew... is just enjoying being Drew right now! He spends every spare moment "shooting hoops" and just loves being outside. I think he's ready for Kindergarten to be over... I know I am! We have had some struggles with some kids in the classroom and on the bus, and we are working through them, but I have started to pray about who will be in his class next year!
Taylor... still going strong in Soccer! She scored a goal again last weekend, nearly scored a second but the halftime whistle blew, darn it! She is improving each week, and just loves to play! She is looking forward to summer. June is already completely booked with church camp, family vacation and the Alive Festival. She is going to be a busy girl... and a 5th grader before we know it! There will be no Ohio Light Opera this year, as they have no kids parts, but surprisingly she was okay with that... that means she can go to church camp!
Nate...Judgment Come did their recording in studio a few weeks ago. It will be several more weeks until we get copies. School is going well. He is considering taking the summer off. I think he should just plow through and get it done, but I'm not the one doing all that he is doing right now, so I have no say, as it should be!
Me... I'm just looking forward to a few days away, as I go to Women of Faith this weekend with a group from church. We always go down early Friday and spend the day at Easton. While I am not a shopper... I have saved up some spare change this time around, and hope to get a few new things. But whenever I go shopping, and actually HAVE MONEY, I can never find anything. My girlfriend Cher insists that she can help me spend the money... and I know she can!
We are all enjoying this beautiful weather, as a Cardinal flies past our window!! I LOVE SPRING! I've been out in the flower beds and yard a lot, and look forward to doing some more planting in the coming weeks!
God is Good!
Toby... we had a meeting before his birthday about Preschool. He will be attending our Tri-County preschool through the public school system on an IEP for his speech. This simply means that he will attend a preschool that will assist him with his speech and communication delays. He has a vocabulary of about 50 - 75 words or so, and will "mimic" anything we say, but putting everything together is a whole other thing. He is improving every day, but this preschool will really get the ball rolling. Right now we have been doing speech, every other week for an hour. It just hasn't been enough to get him going.
Drew... is just enjoying being Drew right now! He spends every spare moment "shooting hoops" and just loves being outside. I think he's ready for Kindergarten to be over... I know I am! We have had some struggles with some kids in the classroom and on the bus, and we are working through them, but I have started to pray about who will be in his class next year!
Taylor... still going strong in Soccer! She scored a goal again last weekend, nearly scored a second but the halftime whistle blew, darn it! She is improving each week, and just loves to play! She is looking forward to summer. June is already completely booked with church camp, family vacation and the Alive Festival. She is going to be a busy girl... and a 5th grader before we know it! There will be no Ohio Light Opera this year, as they have no kids parts, but surprisingly she was okay with that... that means she can go to church camp!
Nate...Judgment Come did their recording in studio a few weeks ago. It will be several more weeks until we get copies. School is going well. He is considering taking the summer off. I think he should just plow through and get it done, but I'm not the one doing all that he is doing right now, so I have no say, as it should be!
Me... I'm just looking forward to a few days away, as I go to Women of Faith this weekend with a group from church. We always go down early Friday and spend the day at Easton. While I am not a shopper... I have saved up some spare change this time around, and hope to get a few new things. But whenever I go shopping, and actually HAVE MONEY, I can never find anything. My girlfriend Cher insists that she can help me spend the money... and I know she can!
We are all enjoying this beautiful weather, as a Cardinal flies past our window!! I LOVE SPRING! I've been out in the flower beds and yard a lot, and look forward to doing some more planting in the coming weeks!
God is Good!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Bragging on my Hubby
I haven't given an update on Nate for a while, so I thought I would, cause he's had a big couple of weeks.
School continues to go well. He is taking Philosophy right now... UGH! Fortunately, a good friend from church took this at Liberty as well, and passed on her highlighted notes. He has his first test on Friday, which will give him a better idea of how the class will go. He continues to get pull A's and is very excited about that.
Nate preaches again next weekend. It has been a while since he has done this, so please pray as he prepares, with everything else we have going on, that he will speak the words God has for the High School students.
His band continues to rehearse and prepare for an upcoming show at a church in May. They have a name now... and a logo... check it out...
And finally, he got a new ride yesterday! We've been looking, saving, planning, penny pinching since Toby got home. A two door car with three kids, just doesn't work! So he bought a 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 (gotta throw the 4X4 in to make sure it's a man ride!)
It's spring break week! So while the weather is not Great, we spent time playing outside yesterday. The kids have been dying to get on the trampoline. And we got a new basketball hoop for Easter (since the storm took ours 2 years ago!) and today, that is what they want to do. I'm hoping the sun comes out and warms things up a little!
God is Good
School continues to go well. He is taking Philosophy right now... UGH! Fortunately, a good friend from church took this at Liberty as well, and passed on her highlighted notes. He has his first test on Friday, which will give him a better idea of how the class will go. He continues to get pull A's and is very excited about that.
Nate preaches again next weekend. It has been a while since he has done this, so please pray as he prepares, with everything else we have going on, that he will speak the words God has for the High School students.
His band continues to rehearse and prepare for an upcoming show at a church in May. They have a name now... and a logo... check it out...
And finally, he got a new ride yesterday! We've been looking, saving, planning, penny pinching since Toby got home. A two door car with three kids, just doesn't work! So he bought a 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 (gotta throw the 4X4 in to make sure it's a man ride!)
It's spring break week! So while the weather is not Great, we spent time playing outside yesterday. The kids have been dying to get on the trampoline. And we got a new basketball hoop for Easter (since the storm took ours 2 years ago!) and today, that is what they want to do. I'm hoping the sun comes out and warms things up a little!
God is Good
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Ramblings!
Well, I haven't posted in a while. Not because nothing has been going on, but because there haven't been any "major" events. I thought I would just stop in and ramble about what we've been up to!
Taylor sang another solo at church. She sang Casting Crowns song "Voice of Truth". Here is the link to the YouTube video. She got her grade card and her grades went down. Fourth grade has been a tough transition. This is her first year to receive actual grades, and I think she is realizing that every homework assignment counts now! I'm sure she will bring them back up, but it was a shock to us. She is doing well in indoor soccer and continues to take piano lessons.
Drew is in basketball right now with parks and rec and really enjoying it. He also starts a trick dribbling program today, the Ballerz. He is SO EXCITED about that. This Saturday is Mommy and Me dance! This will be our second time going. I'm really looking forward to it. Drew's grade card was very strong, and the teacher continues to comment on how fun he is to have in class! Boy oh Boy!! FUN! I can only imagine!
Toby has been home six months now! AMAZING! The time has gone by so fast. We have our final post placement visit with the social worker Tuesday evening. I bought a Chunei last week to carry Toby around. I will have to post a photo, but it is what they use in Korea to carry the children. He LOVES it. Until now, he would bring me a blanket and try and crawl on my back because he wanted to be carried. The carrier should be good until around 40 pounds, so we can use it for a little while. Just another opportunity for bonding. I really wish I would have gotten it sooner!
Nate is in a band! I know, I'm sure those of you that know him are not surprised. He's been playing with some friends from church and they are having a wonderful time. He is playing Bass in the band and also now has an electric guitar. Our living room looks like a teenager lives here... well I guess you could say one does! Nate will never grow up... which is why I love him! I'll post pictures soon, as well as some videos!
God is Good!
Taylor sang another solo at church. She sang Casting Crowns song "Voice of Truth". Here is the link to the YouTube video. She got her grade card and her grades went down. Fourth grade has been a tough transition. This is her first year to receive actual grades, and I think she is realizing that every homework assignment counts now! I'm sure she will bring them back up, but it was a shock to us. She is doing well in indoor soccer and continues to take piano lessons.
Drew is in basketball right now with parks and rec and really enjoying it. He also starts a trick dribbling program today, the Ballerz. He is SO EXCITED about that. This Saturday is Mommy and Me dance! This will be our second time going. I'm really looking forward to it. Drew's grade card was very strong, and the teacher continues to comment on how fun he is to have in class! Boy oh Boy!! FUN! I can only imagine!
Toby has been home six months now! AMAZING! The time has gone by so fast. We have our final post placement visit with the social worker Tuesday evening. I bought a Chunei last week to carry Toby around. I will have to post a photo, but it is what they use in Korea to carry the children. He LOVES it. Until now, he would bring me a blanket and try and crawl on my back because he wanted to be carried. The carrier should be good until around 40 pounds, so we can use it for a little while. Just another opportunity for bonding. I really wish I would have gotten it sooner!
Nate is in a band! I know, I'm sure those of you that know him are not surprised. He's been playing with some friends from church and they are having a wonderful time. He is playing Bass in the band and also now has an electric guitar. Our living room looks like a teenager lives here... well I guess you could say one does! Nate will never grow up... which is why I love him! I'll post pictures soon, as well as some videos!
God is Good!
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