We have a Piano!!!!

I took piano for about 9 years. That DOESN'T mean I want a piano-calling at church. I'm not THAT good. I mean, well, let me rephrase...I'm not a good sight-reader. I can play something well if I practice.

SO, now I can PRACTICE more! Jordan and I received an early Christmas Present (for the next 10 Christmases I think, since it was a BIT more than the usual gift) from my parents!! A digital piano. They said to jump on one when we found the best deal, and we DID!!!

It is so perfect. Has a good amount of "bells and whistles" that has kept Jordan occupied ever since we picked it up today. I told him I knew he'd be "useless" around the house after he'd set it up...he agreed with a nice little grin, and has enjoyed himself as he plays with his "new toy." He loves the technical features, like "midi tracks" and the millions of different instrument sounds that you can use, accompaniment, etc. etc. I don't get too caught up in that, and frankly was a little bored at the music store as he and the salesman guy talked "tech," BUT it was SO NICE to sit and play on the piano for once!!! Especially with Christmas coming up--I've got a book of Christmas solos that I already know a few of, and will learn the rest! Jordan wants to learn (he dabbled in it when he was little), so he got the Adult Piano Book I, with the piano. At this exact moment, he's practicing "Lead Kindly Light." He's really picking it up! I didnt' know he could read notes so well! Awesome.

I'm glad we went with the Roland brand...for many reasons (more bang for your buck, for sure), but a main benefit is that the Yamaha equivalent is a little wider, and this one first PERFECTLY next to our fireplace...the ONLY place in the house that we could fit a piano. So, that's good!

So, once I have the baby and start being really poor, I'm going to try my hand at piano lessons and voice lessons! Becca, thank you in advance for all of your piano teacher training you'll be giving me :) I'm excited to teach voice too!

Anyway, that's the story. We are so excited and happy!! Thank you so much Mainha & Painho!!! You guys are the BEST BEST BEST!!!!