Ahem . . . Your Attention Please

Just wanting to be a proud mom for a few minutes (although I am almost always a proud mom in all actuality!)

But I just have to let you all know that Julia Marie was accepted as a semi-finalist in the: (ready for this?!!)

Parkening International Young Guitarist Competition at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California!

She is one of 11 international participants who made it through the initial round and will be competing against players from all over the US as well as China, Puerto Rico, and Chile.

It was most certainly cool and exciting to see our very own Julia from Madrid New York on a list with all these international names and places! She will fly to California for a May 30 competition - so lots of hard practice between now and then. Fun!!

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The birthdays of two fabulous people were celebrated last night with words of deep appreciation, tears of joy, wonderful food prepared by loving hands, beautiful gifts, and American Idol. What can I say - we love it!

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French toast, sausage, and coffee - Julia has been preparing a great breakfast and I feel inclined to eat some! Have a wonderful day in His love. Abide there and bear great fruit for Him!