Music in the home

Well, I've started taking piano lessons. So far I've had four lessons and I'm progressing pretty well given the limited amount of time that I practice (probably shouldn't admit that) and my natural musical talent (or lack thereof). It's fun doing something that's not technical and not work related. Jessica enjoys my practicing as well. Sometimes the only time I can practice is late at night when she's trying to sleep, which is added incentive to not make any mistakes that result in too awful a sound.

Last weekend Jessica's parents and sister were in town and we had a blast. First off, anytime I'm playing golf on a weekday is simply a great day. Tom and I played together and trailed the girls. We had a great time, and before you know it Tom and I were both putting for a 39 on the front. He made his, but unfortunately for me, my brain got the best of me and I ended up with a 41 (3-jacked it of all things to do on the 9th!). Good lesson in the fact that golf is definitely a mental game. It's not like basketball or soccer where you can just out hustle other people even if they have better talent or technique. Not in golf. Brain has to stay engaged. On the back I did pretty well, and ended up shooting an 84. Not bad considering that was the third round of golf I've played all year.

On Saturday we went up to Salado and then to Georgetown for dinner, which was a very nice time. After church on Sunday we squeezed in another round of golf. Lots of fun all around.

This weekend, Jessica and I are just relaxing and enjoying some time together. Aside from the cough that she has, she's been doing well. We're having trouble coming up with names for the baby but fortunately we have another 5-6 months.