Ireland

It's still a bit surreal ... The last few days I've been in Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland with 17 of my best friends, my boyfriend, and the heros of my life, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, and Mr. Crater. And a little part of my heart is still back in Ireland with the dear friends that I made there.

My heart is just so full of the thought of God's goodness. He was so faithful to us and we all felt His guidance on the whole trip. This was definitely a life-changing trip for me in so many ways. Such precious memories.

This biggest hang-up of the trip is that my luggage still has not arrived from Chicago. (*Actually it just arrived as I was posting this! *) But I did get a $100 voucher from United Airlines, so who knows where I'll be next! :)

More to come, I'm sure. :)

A 'lil update

It's nearly two o'clock in the afternoon and I'm eating leftovers from the party Friday night and I just got out of bed. This means one thing - classes are OVER!!!!! :) I made it!!!!! :) Thank you God for your strength and help! I do have an independent study to finish up by the end of June, but that shouldn't take too long!

Last night was Concert on the Lawn. I completely enjoyed myself, even though some mysterious things occurred during several of our songs! :) My brother took a video and I watched it last night, and you can hear the flutes like the whole time!!! So cool! It was so fun playing with Jessica Harptkof (sp?). Like old times! :)

Well - our Ireland trip is here!!! We leave Monday! So the rest of today and tomorrow, I will be doing some serious preparation and packing. I'm soooo excited!! :) Please keep us in your prayers! :)

Guess What???

I'm dating!!! I'm still not sure if I quite believe it yet! ;) After a special band tour, and a month of getting to know each other better, Lucas P. Ryder asked me to be his girlfriend!!! :) I'm just a wee bit excited! lol :)

Needless to say, I have zero motivation for homework!! :) But I MUST persevere!! :)

Have a wonderful week! :)

Happy Birthday Ely!

Last night, we had a little surprise birthday party for Ely at Hector and Ednita's apartment. She was really surprised! :) We had a great night of food and laughter especially while playing the Wii. It was so funny when I was trying to do something with the Wii and Chen was yelling at me in Spanish and Ednita had to remind him that I don't speak Spanish! ;)

It's a Jungle out there :)

• Made a little trip to the rainforest today - aka Krohns Conservatory. :) Love that "planty" moist smell. :)

• Well, life is good and happy. Yes, busy - trying not to figure out how the homework is going to get done with the number of days left. The math just doesn't add up. :)

• Ok - what movie did I just watch?

"Stella, Stella, Steeellllaaaa!!!"

"But I like the cookie!"

"I'm a cRaZy rabbid squirrel, and I want my cookies!"

"This face was bred for beauty, and I can't smell."

"We are now going to bring out your inner beauty - HAAAA - was that out loud?"

• Have a fabulous weekend!

A Bit o'Yellow

Thank you God for cheery daffodils that show their face once a year. :)

The Week in Pictures - not in chronological order!

• VIP Day Banquet - That's Amore! A great happy time was had by all! :)
  
• Grandma and Grandpa came from Missouri - it was so good to be with them!

Went down to Dayton twice for IHC. Thursday was especially good! It was so cool having such a big orchestra!!

• Easter Sunday was really good! The teens did a painting while the ensemble sang - very neat! Then had to get those family Easter pictures! Then Monday we colored eggs! :)

Well - that's about it. I think next week might even be busier than this week!! I have some stuff to do Monday and then rehearsal with the Academy bands. And I really need to go to the doctor sometime to have him check out my finger again. Tuesday night I'm going to play with the Academy bands - it's always fun. :) Wednesday - kid's class at church. Friday night - Panera. Saturday - Panera for a couple of hours. Not to mention homework and Portfolio. Wow - time's a flyin' and I have so much to do!

Well, I need to type up a test review and then I'm heading outside to read! (homework!) :) Have a lovely rest of the weekend. :P

A Birthday Lunch

Katie's birthday was over Spring Break - so we went to Max and Erma's last week to celebrate! I love you Katie - just think - when you have your next birthday, you will be a married woman!! ;)

They just match so nicely!

Bia and I didn't match so nicely! lol

The "Caymanian" beauties!

Free Cake - yay!

And she shared, of course! :)

And I look like the traveling gypsy with my flute, purse, and bag of food. It was so cold outside, I didn't want to leave my flute in the car - if Mr. Wolf only knew how well I take care of my (his)instrument. ;)

Cheesecake Factory!

A cool atmosphere!

Delicious Cheesecake!

Wonderful friends! :)

Pictures from Katie. Thanks!