Long time no see!

Alright, I know - it's been a really long time. So here is the update:

Me: Had a very busy fall with Marching Band and all. Despite having a small band and mostly freshman, we ROCKED the Columbus Day Tournament of Bands parde in Binghamton, NY. The band and guard BOTH received FIRST PLACE for Class B. This is MAJOR for us, as it has been a couple of years stuck in 2nd. To boot, the guard had NEVER received 1st place before, and the entire guard is seniors. Needless to say, we were all thrilled that our hard work had paid off. I also played trombone in the pit for the show, "Pippin" @ EPAC. This showed marked my 11th show with EPAC - for most of them I have been music director and rehearsal accompanist. Usually in the fall I just play in the pit because of my band schedule. My latest news is that I have become a STAMPIN' UP demonstrator at the end of November. It all started with scrapbooking, and then my friends Teresa and Nancy introduced me to stamping....the rest......is HISTORY. I am VERY EAGER about Sell-A-Bration. Stay tuned here for the latest news!!

Jason: Just finished up his first semester of teaching the HVAC class @ Binghamton UNiversity. I think he has gained a new respect for teachers.....he has also purchased a new car and gotten rid of his truck. WOOHOO!! He is the new owner of an '04 Suburu Forrester.

David: Has been LOVING going to UPK. UPK is Kindergarten for 4YO who missed the date for Kindergarten but are ready for school. He loves his teacher, Mrs. Lawrence and her aide, Mrs. Hill. They are saints for dealing with 14 other children just like David. :-)

Maddie: Is jealous of David and wishes she could go to school too. Her mannerisms are really funny to watch at this age, and she is soooo dramatic.

We had a wonderful, busy Christmas and New Year.

Best wishes for the new year!!!