The week at the Shoes

It's been quite a week!!!

Mostly the family has been recovering from being sick this past week. I ended up taking the week off from work...a few days sick.....and a few days vacation for Spring Break. The boys and I had done most of our recovering by Thursday -- with lingering cough's. Unfortunately, Matt came down with the family cold on Friday. :( Hopefully the cold bug has made it's rounds and won't be visiting again any time soon.
During the week we had a few visitors. Amy, Matt's sister visited from Seattle for a few days. She was able to go with us to Josh's Jazz concert ---- which was excellent. The guest artist was Byron Stripling. Matt did a blog write up of the evening: http://mattsbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/04/get-jazzed.html The music was amazing and so fun to listen too. Mr. Stripling was a great entertainer. A very enjoyable evening, which also ended with a parking ticket. Whoo hoo!! (I wasn't driving that night!)

We also had my nephew, Justin, visiting during the week. Lot's of swimming, fort making, game playing, a little sleeping, lot's of eating, and movie watching (however Landon, Josh and Justin did not participate in the sacred watching of Twilight -- wha?). The only brave boy was Tanner.

Josh's Prom date answered yes! Prom is in two weeks. We are hoping that Matt's tux fits Josh! :)

Landon gave his first talk in Sacrament on Easter Sunday!!! Both Matt and I are very proud of Landon for his accomplishment. Landon had to have a lot of courage! This is something that does not come easily to his tender heart.

Landon also is working on getting his Eagle Scout paperwork finished up. Another Eagle Project is in the works at our house!!!

The boys have one more day of Spring Break....then it's back to school on Tuesday. For me, it's back to work on Monday.

I'm thrilled!!!

Today I was informed that I am an offical member of the American Festival Chorus!!!

My first practice is tonight.

The Chorus is under the direction of Craig Jessop, former Mormon Tabernacle Choir Director.

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!

I feel really honored. Mr. Jessop informed me just prior to a meeting in which we both were involved with today and I had to pinch myself 20 times to make sure of what I just had heard him tell me! I was all smiles....I don't think I remembered too much about the meeting actually.

I sure hope this isn't an April fools joke!!!! :)



Here is a link if your interested in reading more about the Chorus.

http://www.americanfestivalchorus.org/