Ella is a very social girl. She loves spending time with family and friends. She loves to go to school events and she always adores her classmates.
The Fall promises that school will begin. Ella will be in 4th Grade. Many of her friends have extra-curricular activities that teach them skills, teamwork, and perseverance, as well as serving to socialize them. Ella can't join physically demanding sports because of her SMA, but there is one thing she can do---sing!
She often sings songs while she plays and many times the house is full of her voice. She received a karaoke machine for her birthday in June of this year (2019). Using an app on her iPad, which is paired with the karaoke machine, she picks music that she knows and the lyrics appear on her iPad. She sings along with the tune demonstrating confidence and vigor. Several times she has brought family members to tears with her beautiful voice.
Ella auditioned for the Young Naperville Singers (YNS), that will begin in the Fall, and made the "high" group of singers. She'll be a part of a group of kids singing their hearts out. Undoubtedly, she will make new friends while honing her singing skills.
In order to perform for an audience, all of the YNS members are required to wear matching outfits provided by YNS. Ella and I took a trip to the main office of YNS and did a dress fitting. We found the dress size that fits her and it will be here soon.
This new endeavor will be a great experience for Ella. She'll have an extra-curricular activity like many of her peers and siblings have. She'll be able to make friends and do what she loves to do---sing!
The Fall promises that school will begin. Ella will be in 4th Grade. Many of her friends have extra-curricular activities that teach them skills, teamwork, and perseverance, as well as serving to socialize them. Ella can't join physically demanding sports because of her SMA, but there is one thing she can do---sing!
She often sings songs while she plays and many times the house is full of her voice. She received a karaoke machine for her birthday in June of this year (2019). Using an app on her iPad, which is paired with the karaoke machine, she picks music that she knows and the lyrics appear on her iPad. She sings along with the tune demonstrating confidence and vigor. Several times she has brought family members to tears with her beautiful voice.
Ella auditioned for the Young Naperville Singers (YNS), that will begin in the Fall, and made the "high" group of singers. She'll be a part of a group of kids singing their hearts out. Undoubtedly, she will make new friends while honing her singing skills.
In order to perform for an audience, all of the YNS members are required to wear matching outfits provided by YNS. Ella and I took a trip to the main office of YNS and did a dress fitting. We found the dress size that fits her and it will be here soon.
This new endeavor will be a great experience for Ella. She'll have an extra-curricular activity like many of her peers and siblings have. She'll be able to make friends and do what she loves to do---sing!
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| Ella being fitted for her YNS dress (July, 2019) |
