We ran the sneak...

...and dad came to the finish line :). What better way to celebrate than dim sum??

Oh, and this was Shaz's first race since she became pregnant! 5 miles six months after the birth--she set the goal and achieved it!

My Bodyguard

Meet Jeremy. He is tall, and I am not.

I think I'm past the point of being stretched too thin--I'm pretty sure I'm torn.

My Denver Family

Yesterday morning started of rough, and I had a difficult time recovering from it during the training I had to attend. As I was sitting there not knowing how I was going to pull it together to teach that afternoon, I saw Jill, the mother of one of my piano students, walk into the school. My mind immediately went to: "I need a hug, and she's the perfect person for it!" So, having a little extra time, I texted her asking if she was available for lunch. She was totally up for meeting me. When I arrived, not only was she standing there, but two other mothers, Linda and Mariah, that attend my church and love on me were standing with her. They had gathered to be my audience and support team--so sweet!

After processing through what had happened, and giggling over coffee, they sent me on my way prepared to face the afternoon.

Some days I simply don't know what I would do without people like them.

So it turns out I do have friends...

just not time.

Little dude ain't so little anymore.

Something clicked :).

Franna (one of my piano students) had a lesson with me after school today. This evening, I received this text from her mother:

"Franna has been working on her song for over an hour. She has titled it 'Dancing Swans.' She's so engaged and focused right now! I'm so impressed and amazed!"

I think we've got a little composer on our hands :).