It's been months since my last update. It seems as though that last post was both years and a blink of an eye ago. I got to work this morning and had about 7 people stop me and ask if it is really as cold as they heard it was in Minnesota. They couldn't comprehend how anyone could live like that. I can't say I missed the weather this past weekend as I thought of loading and unloading for the first weekend of drumline shows in -18 degree weather. I was walking my dog in a t-shirt and sandals in the sun :) Other than the beautiful weather, life is absolutely crazy here. Ben went back to school a few weeks ago and there was no "easing back in." We did manage to make it back to Minnesota for Christmas, but that 10 days was insane. We tried to be everywhere at once and make everyone happy and I'm certain we only disappointed everyone and overwhelmed ourselves. It was good to be home and see everyone though. Life gets a little lonely down here. We have experienced the wonders of SEC football (including the Sugar Bowl in the Super Dome!), cajun dancing, and crawfish. We have not yet developed a southern drawl, despite the tempting nature of "alls y'alls" and "we might could." School has not gotten a bit easier for me. The public schools in Louisiana are quite possibly the worst thing you could imagine. For those of you in Minnesota, never take your public schools for granted! It's a challenge to get up every day. I've decided to write a book when I'm done. I'm currently compiling stories you wouldn't believe if anyone's interested. Hope everyone is well. Feel free to call or write me a note anytime! | 
