Yes, I know it's been a few days. And there really hasn't been that much going on; Billy & I are finally almost over our colds we caught while away, and other than our jobs not a lot has been going on....well kind of.

A few months ago Billy & I had started contemplating changing churches. With our decision to some day live overseas, we thought it would be nice to attend the same church as my mom until that time. We haven't attended church together for over 25yrs. We both agreed that this move would be good. So today, we officially joined Second Baptist. Not only are they a true mission-minded church, but they have some awesome music programs which I have truly missed over the years. Billy & I are both hoping to get 'plugged' in and serving once again.

Last Wednesday I attended my first choir practice with my mom; I haven't been in a choir with my Mom since I was a teenager. It was fun! They are in a transition right now finding a full-time worship pastor, but they've been able to have some awesome 'interims'. I'm looking into joining their handbell choir, and my goal is to also get back into playing my violin in the orchestra. I've also been able to catch up with some dear people that we haven't seen since we attended First Baptist over 4yrs ago. (and even one gal that I haven't had contact with since my high school days!!) It's been a fun week!!

And when Ashley & Danny move back to Springfield, perhaps they too will choose to join us. I leave you with a picture I took after we got our little 'snowfall' on Friday.



I saw these 'paw prints' on our back patio, but also saw some 'bird prints' crossing the path of the paw prints. It's funny how they overlapped. I wondered who got there first. Unfortunately, after the snow melted, we found a little bird just off the patio to the right of the brush. I think it's covered in snow in the photo. Poor birdie. Bad kitty!!!