Finally...it's been too long

Wow! Can it really be that I'm actually blogging again? I have been "putting it off"' because I still haven't figured out how to add all the bells and whistles to my site. I keep thinking I can figure it out for myself, but I'm thinking I need a major tutorial...Melissa? Sara? :)

I can't believe how much can transpire in one year. Rachel did make the Concert Choir. Life has gone on since she didn't make the dance team. She has had a good Freshman year and it is quickly coming to an end!

Jordan has been accepted to both BYU and Eastman Schools of Music with scholarships at each! We are so happy for him and proud of his hard work. It looks as though he will be opting for BYU as the tuition is much more affordable and (thank Heaven, for me) it is closer to home. Rochester, New York is a "fer piece" from home for a Freshman boy.

I have been thinking of what I should blog about apart from the crazy workings of my mind. I have recently read some fantastic books and thought I might at least post them as I highly recommend them.

The first is called "Left to Tell" by Immaculee Ilibagiza. It is not a light/happy read as it involves her survival of the Rwandan Holocaust. It is, however, hopeful and amazingly redemptive. I am inspired by her faith and strength and ability to forgive.

The other book I just finished last night is "Hotel Paradise" by Martha Grimes. I just found it as I was perusing the book shelves at the library. It smacked of the last book group book we read; a mystery about an 11 year old sleuth who tries to piece together a murder. In this book, the narrator is a 12 year old girl. I was fascinated with her thought processes and the characters in the novel as seen through her eyes. I was sad when I came to the end for I wanted there to be more...not for want of a story, but to hear more from this protagonist I grew to adore. I wish I'd marked my favorite passage-I can't find it now-it was so profound. That'll teach me!

I am making preparations for going to New York City with Jordan and Rachel's school choir. We leave next Wed.! I am so excited! I love NYC! I will get to see my dear friend, Kristin too! Maybe if I can figure out this blogging thing, I can post some pictures of our adventures!