Monday-Tuesday and American Idol

Monday brought the news that Jason made the Freshman baseball team at his high school! We are so proud of him. I promise to post pictures after the first game - which should be a scrimmage on Thursday.

Tuesday - impending severe weather had everyone on edge this evening. I went on to handbell choir practice from 6:30 until 8:00. It was a great rehearsal. We rehearsed Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for church on Sunday. We also sight read Days of Elijah. It it challenging, but already, I am exicted to ring this one. This is a new piece to our choir.

I had not been home very long when the line of severe storms including tornado watches romped northwest over north Texas stretching from Waco to McKinney. We did not have much concern here at home. Briefly, it looked like we might get hit hard - but really - it was nothing. The kids got to stay up a little late though just in case.

It is always interesting that when the news is predicting the worst - one of my kids will always dramatically ask if we are going to die. We always tell them not to be concerned unless they see Mike and I cleaning out the large closet under the staircase. THEN they can be worried. The only time we have ever actually taken cover was in March of 2000 when the tornado hit downtown Fort Worth. I have pictures from that somewhere.

I have been under the weather - so to speak. My parents are moving and I spent Sunday afternoon emptying their attic for them. Far too much dust and insulation particles. A cousin recommended honey/apple cider vinegar/lemon juice for my scratchy throat and it really worked. Now, if only I could unclog my head. I can't get much air in through my nose. So pitiful.

We watched tonights American Idol. I think they probably ended this show with 48 hopefuls including Alexis, Joan, Casey Carlson, Kai Kolama, Arianna, Jasmine, Stephen Fowler, Michael Sarver, Nick Gentle, Anoop, Scot, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Jackie Tohn, Matt and Tatianna.

One person who did NOT advance was Jason Castro's brother Michael.

Tomorrow's episode will reveal the Final 36 contestants.

I am off to bed. Hopefully this allergic reaction or cold will go away while I sleep.