A Quick Run to Houston

Clara's orchestra teacher strongly encouraged Clara to participate in the summer Orchestra Camp, which took place last week. In fact, he even saw to it that she received a scholarship to attend.

Yesterday evening, to cap off the week-long camp, the campers performed a concert for families and friends. We dashed to Houston yesterday morning, spent the afternoon with Kelsey and Clara (Chris and Robert were out of town working a car race), had an early dinner, and then went to the concert. It was really enjoyable. Clara has improved so much this school year, and was happy to be sitting in the first violin chair for this concert.

Clara and Kelsey

Clara, receiving her award, with the conductor.

Proud Grandma and Grandpa, with Clara

 When the concert was over, we bade Kelsey and Clara goodbye, and drove home. We were home by 10:40 p.m.

Better Than Christmas!

Friday was Dan's big day! After ordering his telescope, and then tracking the shipment on-line for several days, it finally arrived on our doorstep, via UPS. There were boxes, more boxes inside the boxes, and even more boxes inside those boxes! Then there was foam packing and, at last, all the components of the telescope.

Every piece was unpacked and inspected. NO DAMAGE! (Whew) On Sunday afternoon he aligned everything, and now he's ready and anxious to try it out. Next Saturday night there is a Star Party for the members of the Central Texas Astronomy Society (CTAS), and we'll be taking it out for its trial run.

One happy husband!