The Latest at My House

First of all, the concert went great. There were about 20 people, very low key. The band was much better than I expected. I know it was different than what they usually sound like, because it was only acoustic, but I actually enjoyed it. There were only 3 of them here just young men, about 20-22 years old, very personable. They are coming back to the area in August and this time with the whole band. I think we will be housing about 6 of them this time. Should be fun.

Most recently I just went to Virginia. Every month since my Grandmother passed away my dad's brothers and his one sister get together. It's their way of making sure they stay connected. In July they meet up at his brother's home, in Virginia. For years my mom has been saying that it is a blast there and I need to go. Reluctantly, I rearranged my schedule and went. It isn't that I didn't want to go, it was just that it takes some doing to get away for about a week. It turns out I am so glad I went. I had forgotten how crazy my dad's family is, I mean this in a good way. The brothers are still the same, just as ornery as they every were, just quite a bit older of course than I remember. I teased them it was like sitting around a retirement home. I look forward to next year.

Concert at My House!

Bob thinks I am crazy but sometimes you just have to say yes. Vito asked if this particular band, who is doing a two week tour of acoustic back yard concerts, could come to our house and play and I said, "yes". I don't know much about this band except for everytime they make it into town Vito makes sure that he goes to see them. They are one of the more mellow bands that he listens to (that's why I agreed). The one thing I know for sure is that Vito LOVES music and this was such a great chance to encourage such a fantastic young man (Vito). I know my mom would have probably never said "yes" to this one when I was growing up but I am glad that I did...at least for now...we will see if that answer remains the same after towmorrow (the pending concert).

21 Years

We just celebrated our 21st Wedding Anniversary! It's hard to believe that 21 years have gone by since we said, "I do". Alot has happened in these past 21 years. We have been through good, bad, great, sad, hard, easy, happy, lonely, trying, testing, growing and some of the most wonderful times of our lives. Through it all I am so blessed to have had Bob by my side. In 21 years we have been given a life together in Christ, 3 great kids (young adults now), 1 instant grand daughter (who is AWESOME!), 1 grand baby on the way, a million memories and the hope of a million more.