Kid's say the darnest things!

This week I started working at Dairy Keen again. Last night, I saw Katey and Mike Kirkland; they are expecting a baby in January! I asked if they had any names picked out and they said Gavin. Mike laughed and said, "Either that or Tyrone! Tyrone Kirkland!" We laughed about it for a few minutes; then Mike said again, " 'Tyrone Kirkland!' 'Uh, my name is Gavin.' 'Not when I'm mad at you it's not!'." Ha, they are going to be awesome parents!!!

Later that night, a little boy was talking to his Dad and said, "I love you Daddy! I love you THIS MUCH [I assume he stretched his arms out as wide as he could]!" Then he said the same thing to his Mom, but he  continued to say "I love you Daddy! I love yo Mommy! And, I love MYSELF!" It was so cute! A little bit later, another little boy took a drink of his Dad's soda. He responded to the taste of the drink by telling his Dad that "It tastes like a vanilla icey, with a hint of dirt!" I must say, little kids at the Dairy Keen are my favorite!!!

Humbling experience

I am feeling truly humble right now. Monday night I had the opportunity to sing in the Wasatch County Fair Talent Find. Before-hand, several people talked to me about what I was going to sing. Some people were surprised, but excited. One gentleman in particular was excited to hear it! I got up and sang "Danny Boy". I honestly don't remember much about the performance, but I remember the reaction. A few people that I didn't know came up to me with tears in their eyes. They told me that it was beautiful and that the music truly touched them. My own mother was crying as well. It was at that moment that I was reminded why I am choosing to be a music educator; to touch others lives.

Music is a universal language, it touches and speaks to all! It uplifts, edifies, and brings others close to God. I didn't win the competition, in fact I didn't even place. But I feel that if I had, I wouldn't have learned the lesson I learned or gained the testimony that I gained.