Saturday, August 13, 2011

Reflecting on 10 Years

 "...be sure to enjoy it, they grow so fast."  I have heard this from any number of people who have seen me enjoying time with my kids.  Looking back over these 10 years I realize that cliche's are based in fact.  Ten years ago Bip was only 3; Yummy was 1; and Bizzy and Jelly existed only in my dreams. Another dream was coming true though, I was embarking on  a new endeavor as a teacher and business owner.

I began Kindermusik because I desperately missed teaching.  I taught 6th grade at Emory Markle Intermediate School  for 5 years before Bip was born.  My passion for teaching remained strong, but my desire to stay home with my children was equally present.  Kindermusik filled the void splendidly.

Back then I could never have pictured what August 2011 would be like, and I certainly would not have dared to dream life could be this good.  Ten years later, my children are all school age (Jelly starts Kindergarten this year) and Kindermusik with Ann Czeponis has expanded from classes at the studio to, Birthday Parties, Daycares, PreK's, School Field Trips and more.

Time has passed quickly. In the blink of an eye my family, my business, and my clients have grown up.  Thank you to all of you who have been there along the way.  I've said it before and I'll say it again... I have the best job in the world and Kindermusik families are the reason why.

I don't have pictures from our first studio at 4th & Vine Sts, but I thought I'd share with you the transformation of our current studio.  We moved in Aug 2006.  The music is by the Shannon Marsyada Trio. the song is called "Where Dreams Come In" it is about stepping out of your comfort zone and following your dream.  The trio's bassist is Lisa Welch the art teacher who has been a Kindermusik collaborator since 2004. Lisa currently offers classes Tuesday evenings at the Kindermusik studio.




Tuesday, August 9, 2011

WELCOME


Felicia B. is a big sister!
Little brother Carson was born July 25th -- 7 lbs. 1 oz. -- 19 3/4"


Welcome to the world little guy - you sure are lucky to have such a great big sis.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Like our Facebook Page

Aug. 10 marks the 10th Anniversary of my Kindermusik licensure. I hope to have 200 fans on my Kindermusik Facebook Page by then. At the time of this writing I have 152.  I'm soooo close.

If you LIKE my page you will be the first to know about special offers, events and updates.  There will be some giveaways that only will be available to facebook fans (pssst.... there will also be some that will only be available to those of you who check the blog regularly, too). 

Go to the Kindermusik with Ann Czeponis Facebook page (click on the cool thumbs up baby to the right) and LIKE US.  Then see about our latest special offer - How can you win a pair of shakey eggs?

Monday, August 1, 2011

Pictures from Storytime at the library

Our story time was designed around the book, Miss Rumphius
  • Our musical activities included:
  • Down on Grandpa's Farm
  • Monkey See/Monkey Do Dancing
  • Sally the Camel
  • Wipeout beachball volley
  • Flower Dance/fireworks with scarves
  • plus many, many more




    The MCA Public Library has established a stellar reading program that reaches 100s of children through the summer.  Their efforts are to be admired and commended.  Great Job Ladies!!!! You do important work.