This blog has been created by and for the Kinast Family. As we begin to grow and branch out, we thought it might be fun to create a place where we could learn and share about one another. In this blog, you will hear stories about funny situations we have been in, current status on family, things that have helped us to grow as people and other positive impacts that we have each experienced in our lives. So, sit back, take a few moments to relax, and learn about those you love who will always love and support you in your life...

3.01.2015

Austin Articulations

Hello from Austin!

 Work is keeping us busy as usual. James has entered his busiest season (post admission decision release) and will be working extra hours through spring break as he leads his team in two big events and spring break (aka prime time to visit a college campus), all while two positions are unfilled in the office. Hannah is prepping for Orchestra UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest. Then on to solo and ensemble and spring concert repertoire.
The Murchison Philharmonic Orchestra at Pre-UIL. We performed at the newly completed
Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, finished in January 2015

 For New Years we hosted James' best man, Josh, visiting from China. He played the UT Carillon when he was a student, so he made arrangements to play again while he was here and invited us to each be guest baseline performers! Very cool experience! As we walked up to the top of the UT tower, it almost seemed like we were in the movie Hugo :).
Sitting on the bench of the UT Carillon; at the top of the UT Tower,
right underneath the bells
Duncan napping on top of James' tuba :-)

 And of course, our kitties our keeping us entertained. James' tuba case has become Duncan's new favorite napping spot. Rimsky seems perfectly happy ruling over his kingdom from the back of the couch.

 When there is time to sit and open a book, James is reading Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and Hannah is reading Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card.

 We wish you all warmth and health at the close of this winter season!

 Many Blessings,

 James and Hannah
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2 comments:

  1. AuntieMarch 1, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Playing the carillon sounds cool. I remember the time one of the pastoral students at St John's snuck me and my roommate up to the bell tower and let us ring the bell for chapel. It was a no no for girls at that time:)

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  2. Pam JohnstonMarch 4, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks for the update. The carillon sounds really neat!
    Love, Aunt Pam

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