Whew, the past couple of months have just been a whirl wind!! We've been so busy with work and school. Bill is preparing for his recital which is November 22. He is so amazing at playing the tuba. I'm very proud of him and the fact that he will have a degree in music this December. He has worked so hard for it! The recital is the last big show music students do before they graduate. After the recital we're having a going away party for him, the last big get together before he ships out for basic training. I am so stinking excited about the party...I LOVE playing hostess, it's the best thing ever! :) I ordered a cake, and there will be smoky links, a chocolate fountain...mmmm doesn't that sound Delicious??!!! Along with fruit and other things to dip in the yummy chocolate! I just hope people come.
On a more serious note, last month the Dr. found a mass in my kidney...yikes!! At first they weren't sure whether it was cancer or not, but after a CT they determined that it most likely is not. Let's just say I was on an emotional roller coaster for a few weeks. Thankfully, it's nothing major. I will have to have routine check ups just to make sure it doesn't do anything for a while though.
I am grateful for the knowledge I have through the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that my life is determined by the plan my Heavenly Father has set for me, and I desire to follow that plan! I also know that families are FOREVER and I am so grateful for that. I know that through faith and trust I will be able to handle anything life throws at me!
Here's a picture of Bill and me right before my first tailgating experience at the University of Tennessee. 
I followed these guys around visiting all the drunk tailgaters. I heard Rocky Top probably 100 times...seriously!
