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Leo's Hit Song


Justin and some of the other band members

Many of you know, and the rest are about to find out, that Justin is a pretty dang talented musician.

He is not just talented, but he is dedicated to perfection in sound, and I admire his drive and love for musical expression. Even though there were times when I would rather he come up from the studio and help wash dishes then create musical masterpieces, I am probably his biggest fan. He, and a couple of other musical friends, have been working on a special song for a long time now, one that I asked him to make on a whim, but he took me seriously and golly, I never dreamed it would sound like this! (I mean that in a good way, of course...)

It's so fitting that there is a soundtrack now to Leo's story. A song that pretty much sums it all up- goofy, uncertain, but strong and fierce at the same time. Have I told you how much Leo himself loves music? He can boogie with the best of them when a favorite tune starts playing. And now he has his very own song! Man, this guy is spoiled...

Anyway so the song is now officially as done as the guys can make it, and I'm proud and happy to be able to share it with you all! Let us know how you like it!






Thanks Poppa Bear for my song! I love to sing along and chime in at  "maan."


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