Stylish Aprons

Three of my girlfriends gave me these stylish aprons as a bridal shower gift!!

I tried them each on and instantly had this desire to run into the kitchen, grab a cookbook and start creating something delicious to eat!

Mom, after all these years, who knew all it took was a cute apron to inspire me to cook?

(The running joke amongst my co-workers and family members is that I don't know how to cook. Let me clarify one thing: I know how to cook some basic meals. Since getting home from my mission, it's been challenging to make time to cook a full meal for myself so I'm a quick grab-and-go type eater...like a bagel and yogurt for breakfast, a ham tortilla wrap for lunch, and a chicken quesadilla for dinner. Quick. Ask me if I'm excited to cook dinner for two?!)

Showered with love.

My fantastic Chicago friends had a bridal shower for me last weekend!

All the people I love from Chicago in one room = priceless.

{cousin, roommate, co-workers, friends, church leaders, a mother of my piano student}

After opening the gifts, I started to tear up a little bit as I looked around the room and reflected on how many people have influenced my life for the better.

I truly have been changed for good.

Happy March!

Did I tell you I'm moving to Colorado at the end of the month?

The next several weeks will be full of "lasts."

Tuesday and Wednesday night were my last nights of piano lessons.

These flowers were a parting gift

with a card that inspired me to continue teaching.

I've enjoyed seeing the students progress in their music ability.

Maybe one day one of my former students will be accepted to Juilliard.

Mostly likely not. But you never know.