Westward Ho! (and a few excuses)

So...well...I haven't blogged in ages.  I'm full of excuses.

Excuse #1:  I choreographed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Westminster.  Amazing cast. Amazing dancers. Amazing fun. Hands down--one of my most favorite musical experiences.

Excuse #2:  As only God would pen for our story, we found out on May 14th that Todd will be teaching College Chemistry at Liberty High School in Liberty, MO. Yes, we are moving westward. Journeying to an unknown territory, just like Lewis and Clark.

Excuse #3: We thought our house would have to go on the market, but after a whirlwind few days, our house was sold before I had to pack up all my "knick knacks." Crazy awesome.

Excuse #4:  I had the brilliant idea to drive...yes, drive...to NYC to see dear friends (with a quick stop in Philly) in just under a week. Yes, I saved our family lots of money by the non-purchase of plane tickets, but when I asked my children what they liked about our trip, they both piped, "everything but the drive!" Four of the seven days was spent in the car....sorry, guys. But, on the bright side, we titled the trip "Our Liberty Adventure."  Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, Ellis Island, Independence Hall, Franklin Institute---all stories and places and symbols of liberty and freedom.  The icing on the cake was Hershey, PA and milkshakes for dinner.

Excuse #5:  I'm finally reading The Hunger Games. Tore through number one and now about to rip into number two.

Okay, I think I'm out of excuses.

I've been brainstorming a series for this blog.  Something I've never done before. Let's see if I can refrain from excuses and actually write it.

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