My Little Karate Master

Tyson has been loving his karate. He just achieved his yellow belt. Here's a video of him after having just received his yellow belt. He's in the back row (with glasses).

Spring Break?

It's my spring break and I have a load of things to do. Here's a bit of my list:
• Taxes
• FAFSA
• School Financial Aid Forms for next year
• Buy stamps and mail everything that has been sitting around for a week
• Finish up lingering French Homework
• Laundry
• Schedule Dentist Appt
• Visiting Teaching
• Get a head start on School Reading
• Get new backpack for Tim
• Scrapbook (I hope so)
• Music Practice
• Piano Lessons
• YW Meeting
• Clean House

I don't know if one can call this much of a break. It's more of a catch-up session. Also, it still isn't feeling too much like Spring yet. Who came up with the term Spring Break anyway? Well, at least it's a week off of classes. It's nice to be able to focus more on my family again.

Saturday Chores

Tim and Tyson are on bathroom duty for their Saturday chores. After Tim had finished with the cleaning of the royal throne, Tyson went to start on the floor. He directly came back out, hands on hips, looked sternly at Tim and said, "There's still bubbles on the toilet, Tim. Why is that?" It's nice to know I'm not the only one expecting a job well done. Oh yeah, and have I mentioned how much I love my awesome boys? What troopers!

I just wanted to say...

I love my sisters and I miss them like crazy!

In Memory of Mrs. Fisher

My mom sent me the obituary of my high school orchestra teacher Mrs. Vanessa Fisher. I am so sad to hear of her passing. I really enjoyed her class. She was a tough teacher that expected a lot from us. She presented some fun, tough pieces to work on and helped us to perform well. She was also a lot of fun. I can still remember her deep laugh. One of our orchestra trips was spent in Seattle, Washington. One of the nights the boys were pranking our room. Mrs. Fisher had come in to check on us and tell us good night. The phone rang again while she was there and we encouraged her to answer it for us. I could've sworn there was a twinkle in her as she announced in her most authoritative voice that they were indeed speaking to Mrs. Fisher. We all had a good laugh. She cared about the students as individuals as well. I was grateful for her help. She was an awesome teacher and should be applauded for all she did! I wish her family peace and comfort.

Happy Valentine's Day to the Ones I Love!

Clementi's Sonatina in C, Op.36 no.3

This is the new piece I'm working on in my piano lessons. The boy who plays it on the youtube video is 6years old. Now...if he can do it, so can I-right? I'm loving it actually. If you are lucky I'll play it for you some day!