A New Calling

I have a new calling-Ward Music Chairman. So now it's ME who has to plan all musical numbers, music for Sacrament Meeting and organize the ward choir.
So, ofcourse I feel overwhelmed but ofcourse I said yes so........ I have Martin to help with the hymn picking and the Ward choister to help with the Choir. We'll start next week and I've invited everyone from age 12 up. Wish us luck!!!!
Today I taught Relief Society- Strengthening Our Families. It could have turned touchy, but when approached with abit of humor, it was good. Still, alot of Sisters cried and that always makes me feel bad. Lots of sharing and lots of experiences always makes for interesting discussions.
Oh yeah, are we having fun yet???

A New School

Today I opened another Violin Program at the newest school in Gilroy, Las Animas Elementary. I know, I know, I have way too many students as it is, it's just that I believe so passionately that kids should be introduced to Strings when they are young and there are NO strings programs in this school district except what I do! I do feel driven and sometimes I just can't quit. That's why I said I'd start a new school on my only 1/2 day off! Am I crazy?
When I was young, violin "saved" me. By that I mean, I was no academic wizard, but I learned to play violin and I've done so for the last 50 years! It put me through University, helped me support two little kids when I was divorced and helped me support a whole family when Martin had his emergency and consequent chronic illness. Even though I don't have to work so hard now that he is so much better, I still like to teach and inspire children. So, now I'm at 3 schools and my home studio. Atleast I'm doing what I love!! So, am I crazy???

A New Me!!

I've been pretty busy with all my violin goings on, but here's a new start!!
As you maybe know, I'm a wife, mother, grandma and a violin teacher to 105 violin students!! This coming year my Tour Group will be traveling to Hungary to perform for the Kodaly Institute in Kescemet. Then we will perform in Vienna and Saltzburg, Austria and conclude in Munich, Germany.As you can imagine, I'm really swamped with work! But, I 'm really longing and looking forward to reading your blogs and keeping intouch this way!! I love hearing about your lives and all the exciting, wonderful things you do! As I get better at doing this, I'll post pictures!
Thanks to Heidi for helping me get this going! I'm stuck in the 60's I guess, but hopefully I'll enter the 21st century one of these days!!
Have a great day!

Here's a "Luke fix" for you mom...

Thanks for watching the kids, mom. Darin and I really appreciate the time and energy it took to watch 4 rambunctious kids. They had a great time and are still talking about how much fun it was. Hunter even told me today that you were nicer than me...that should make you feel good.

Since you have told me twice already in the 3 days you've been gone how much you miss Luke, here are some pics of him.

Thanks again,

Darin and Heidi

The Grandkids!

A trip to Menifee...

Yay for me, I get to go watch my grandkids for a week while their parents go to Hawaii. I am SO excited.

P.S. The Jackman kids are so excited they can't stop talking about it!!

Just a word about the pictures! Martin and I had a great trip to the Azore Islands in June. Martin took over 1,000 pictures! I'll past afew every now and again. The Azores are beautiful and we think you all should visit there since they are realitively tourist free for the time being. They are QUIET!! Every morning all we could hear were birds!! Their beauty is rugged and almost like the dawn of creation. I found them so refreshing and peaceful!

Photos?

Hi Heidi,
So sorry about your feet!!!!!!!!!!! How do I post my Azores pictures? They are on IPhotos.
Love,
Mom

I am officially a blogger. I am excited to be in this blogging world. I look forward to keeping you all posted on what's happening in my life.