Welcome to Summer!

What better way to greet the official first day of summer than with a day off? This morning I was thrilled when I looked at my calendar and realized I had absolutely nothing officially scheduled! It occurred to me that it had been a while since I experienced such a treat, so I checked my calendar and discovered that, indeed, my last such day off was February 11. Whew! I knew I’d had a busy Spring, but I didn’t realize it was quite that busy! The Lord is so good to provide the energy and time to accomplish all that He has called me to do at this time in my life.

I thought I would commemorate this momentous occasion with a post, so here are a few highlights from May:


A Trip to the Recording Studio

All year long my students worked toward the privilege of going on a special trip to a professional recording studio. Twelve dedicated students rose to the challenge and each got a chance to record a piece of their choice.





Bachelorette Party 2006

After months (or years, depending on who you ask… :-) ) of waiting and planning, the big day was just around the corner. Dear friends Tiffany and Chase were to be married on May 19 and we just couldn’t let Tif go without a memorable bachelorette party.


A surprised bride-to-be found herself surrounded by friends and family who presented her with her challenge. We gave her a photo album filled with index cards, each card indicating a specific photo scenario. Her mission throughout the night would be to exchange each card with a picture in fulfillment of that requirement.


Do I see a modeling career in the future for Tif?


It just wouldn’t be right to hold such an event for Tiffany without including a trip to Starbucks.


Displaying the fun shirts Lisa ordered for all of us for the occasion.


The Rehearsal and Wedding


A glimpse into the rehearsal proceedings.


Okay, so I missed some of the in between photo ops…there’s only so much you can do while trying to remain inconspicuous behind the piano. (Helpful note to cell phone users: “Off” only controls the ringer. When desiring to achieve the afore-mentioned goal of remaining inconspicuous, be sure to use the “Silent All” feature, thus precluding the embarrassment of voice message alerts sounding during the ceremony. Not that I would know from personal experience or anything…)

The Processional
As part of my wedding gift to Chase and Tiffany, I offered to arrange their two favorite hymns into the processional for the ceremony. I didn’t realize their favorites would be such contrasting styles!


A mini reunion! Myklin, Nicole, Trisha and I were the Thursday crew at the Tea Room for years. It was fun to have a few moments to visit together again.


The last time we were all together was before the three of them got married last August (all within a week of each other!) Now Trisha is the proud mother of a precious little girl, Myklin is the expectant mother of a little one and we’re still waiting for the announcement from Nicole… ;-)


Naomi’s Track Meet


Cheering on Naomi at her Free Spirits track meet! Far from slowing her down, her disability has produced in her a determination unmatched by anyone else I know.

Now that summer is here I plan to sit outside by the pool all day every day, sipping lemonade and working on my tan. Oh wait, we don't have a pool...and I don't drink lemonade. Well, so much for that plan...