So Abby and I (Jen) left on Tuesday for southern California to visit USC to do research for my final paper and to visit the Garrett's (and Urry's!). It was a very productive and exhausting time of observing lectures and rehearsals and conducting interviews. USC has an amazing long history of excellence in the School of Music and everyone I met was extremely friendly and open.
I was able to interview excellent faculty. I was especially excited to interview an amazing composer Morten Lauridsen. I conducted one of his song cycles with the ASU Chamber Singers and it was an honor to sit down and ask him questions.
While I was busy during the day, Abby had the most wonderful time with everyone! Grandma Barbara and Great Grandma Ruth really enjoyed their time with Abby and constantly laugh at the many funny things she says and does.
Grandpa Roger also spent fun time with Abby and also drove me everyday back and forth to USC! Thanks Grandpa!
Abby and I were hoping to see a new cousin! Aunt Heather was due last Tuesday, but unfortunately we are all still waiting! We cannot wait until we see a new little baby boy. In the meantime Heather was painting the side door of the garage! What a woman!
Abby climbs on everything and this shows her trying her best to get over the baby gate! She was trying to get into "Grandma's special room" and there are a lot of things to break in that room!
One more thing! Abby loves animals and this shows her feeding Duke, the Garrett's dog!
I was able to interview excellent faculty. I was especially excited to interview an amazing composer Morten Lauridsen. I conducted one of his song cycles with the ASU Chamber Singers and it was an honor to sit down and ask him questions.
While I was busy during the day, Abby had the most wonderful time with everyone! Grandma Barbara and Great Grandma Ruth really enjoyed their time with Abby and constantly laugh at the many funny things she says and does.
Grandpa Roger also spent fun time with Abby and also drove me everyday back and forth to USC! Thanks Grandpa!
Abby and I were hoping to see a new cousin! Aunt Heather was due last Tuesday, but unfortunately we are all still waiting! We cannot wait until we see a new little baby boy. In the meantime Heather was painting the side door of the garage! What a woman!
Abby climbs on everything and this shows her trying her best to get over the baby gate! She was trying to get into "Grandma's special room" and there are a lot of things to break in that room!
One more thing! Abby loves animals and this shows her feeding Duke, the Garrett's dog! 
