Crazy...

I had a dream this morning that I had just bought a new iPad & Macbook, and I had a new sports car. I don't remember what kind of car it was, or how I got it. I also don't know where I was, since the settings of my dreams always take places in locations I've never been to. This one was near the ocean. But anyways, can you imagine what it would feel like to have a new iPad, Macbook and sports car all at one? It's almost as cool as having a new baby.

Our baby sure isn't new anymore, though. He just past the 5-month mark a week ago. Can you believe it? He's already had 5 months of existence. He's a pretty recent picture of him that I took on my phone:

Holly's been to a couple of rummage sales lately, and has come home with a ton of new things for Luke after spendin about $50. One big highlight is a beautiful changing table that's like new. Now we don't have to use our own bed to change him, and risk him peeing on the bed. Plus, we don't have to bend down as far to change him, which has done a number on my lower back. Other things we have gotten for him are this little chair pictured here, lots of clothes and other toys. Luke's room is filling up quick. Don't worry, there's still lots of room in there.

So you're probably wondering why it's been a while since my last blog entry...or if you aren't, you should be! :) Things have just been incredibly busy here...busier than they ever have been. It's tough to keep up with everything. School takes up most of my time on weekdays. I have 2-4 hours of rehearsals every day, a 3-hour class every Thursday evening, and a 2 hour class on Wednesday mornings. I also have at least 4 hours of commitment to my horn teacher every week, as part of my assistantship. Add 3-4 hours of practicing per day, and at least 1 hour of homework a day. Plus, on Tuesday nights I coach a youth band program at UWM. And then, Holly and I are involved with church activities for about 5 hours on Wednesday nights. That's what's going on. Where do I have free time? Pretty much on the weekends...which are full of random chores and activities. So, you can understand why I may take a while for an entry. I apologize to all you devote readers out there who are dying to know how Luke and Holly are doing (not so much me, I'd imagine). I'll try my best to keep you informed.

And for those of you who are curious about how I am doing, I'm doing well. School is a lot of fun so far. I play in the UWM symphony orchestra, wind ensemble & a brass quintet with other grad students, and I'm having so much fun playing in them. The orchestra is playing a lot of fun music, so that's exciting. The wind ensemble sounds really good, and we perform a lot with them this semester. The brass quintet is just plain fun, and pretty good, too. It's all fun, and I look forward to all the performances coming up later. I'm also enjoying working with my teacher. The classes I'm taking is a lot of work, but so far, I'm hanging in there.

Yes, as I've said before, I made a good choice coming to UWM. I love it here.

I really will try my hardest to write in here more often, if only just a paragraph or two.

Take care and value music...especially the music of Dvorak.