Sam solos at the Sandwich Grade 5 Jazz Band Spring Concert

Tequila! And a surprise "Sammy" Joy solo!

We had no idea the solo was coming. So glad I had the camera rolling! We asked Sam about it later, and he said he had simply wanted to keep it a surprise.

The conductor announced him as Sammy Joy, and ordinarily Sam does not like to be called Sammy. He later confessed, though, that he didn't mind, likely because he was so excited that he had successfully completed the solo. I told him it would simply have to become his new jazzy stage name, which he seemed to think was a good idea.

Apologies for the jerkiness of the camera. Benjamin was crawling on me a couple of times during the performance. Next time I'll bring the tripod.

We all love a parade!

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Originally uploaded by spolay

The 2009 edition of the Sandwich Little League Parade inched closer to being an all-family affair. Sam marched with the band, and I joined Mason's team as the assistant coach. Another couple of years remain, though, before Benjamin can join in. Meanwhile, he is taking batting practice almost daily in the backyard to get ready.