Time to get up!

Gloria and Jazzy

The Rickel Boys

Grandma Louise would be proud.  She was always so good at taking pictures at family events.   I really think she invented scrapbooking!  Thanks to her, we have several family albums dating back 4 generations.  She painstakingly pasted the photos on the pages and was diligent in recording the event and identified the individuals in each photo.  

From left to right, David, Dan, Phil (standing - my papa!) and the oldest of the bunch, Bob.  Their little sister, Mary, always had a place in the photos, usually right in front.   They all adored her.

Jason Castro AI Watching Party

   I took Emily, Gloria and our good friend Kara to a Jason Castro watching party at the Harbor Tuesday night.    It was a blast.  The ukulele was just precious.  I was thrilled to see the contestants sing 'Shout to the Lord' during Idol Gives Back last night.  It's so awesome to see His hand in places we least expect it. 

Go Jason!!!

Jason Is Our Idol!!

MWLJ Club

Okay, Lonnie thinks I've gone absolutely insane.  I have never voted on American Idol before this season - tonight I voted for 2 hours straight.  The girls and I now have our own 'Vote for Jason Castro' shirts.  I wore mine tonight at Gloria's choir program.  I think Lonnie was embarrassed!  Here's the real kicker...  I have been on the Idol forums and actually joined the MWLJ club (Mom's Who Love Jason). 

 I really think Jason will be successful whether he wins Idol or not.  He is staying true to himself.  He sang a beautiful song tonight.  I absolutely loved it! Will it be enough to stay in the Top 8?  We'll find out tomorrow.  Go Jason!