Sarah's birthday party in LA (5)

Sarah returned to the garden with JoAnna and Sophia and paused at the sight of the stage: all the kids were wearing formal suits and gowns and holding their instruments (or sitting in front of them).

Aiden guided Sarah to her seat: front and center. "Our kids prepared something for you."

Sarah observed that they arranged chairs and benches in a semi-circle, like atrium seating so that everyone can face the stage and have a good view.

The kids took turns performing. First were a duet: Nala on the piano accompanied by Haru with his violin, then Allen and Julius (both on pianos), Ron did a saxophone solo and then another piece with Zula who accompanied him while strumming a cello. Masika treated them with a fairy-like music from a harp and then all kids performed two pieces as an orchestra.

Sarah was pleasantly surprised when kids kept their instruments on the side and sang as a choir.