Abby and I had a great day. We had playgroup at the Tempe Splash Park and she had more fun than ever before! Abby met a boy named Aiden and they had so much fun throwing a ball and following each other around.
She also played ring around the rosies with Alice and Lucy.
There was a big green fire hydrant looking thing and I caught her trying to drink out of it! She also enjoyed letting the water fall down her back!
Abby and I also went to rehearsal of the choir I directed for the last two years, the Arizona Deseret Choir. I wanted to explain to them about Matt's new job in Bakersfield and make sure they knew just how much I loved them and wish that I could stay and conduct them.This is a picture of where we rehearsed--a dome ceiling--not your typical LDS building!
My good friend and fellow musician, Carric is taking over the group and so I know they will be wonderful. Below Carric was entertaining Abby before rehearsal.
After I said a few words to the group when rehearsal began, Carric had the choir sing a hymn to me, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." I was doing fine until then and then it hit me that I would not see some of these amazing people again.
Fortunately Abby made me laugh when she walked over to a music stand, picked up a hymn book, opened it, put it on the stand, and began to conduct. That's my girl!
I will really miss this choir. They have been a major support to me and we've made unforgettable music. Tonight made me even more sure I want to start my own choir in Bakersfield. Anyone interested? Before we left rehearsal Abby gave me a big hug and we took a picture.
Your girls love you Daddy!
