February is here people!!! Brrrr......I so long for a warm beach somewhere exotic and tropical.... the waves making their peaceful sounds in the background and me drinking tropical juicy drinks. Aaaagh, but alas, I'm in Idaho where it is very cold and wintery. The kids are still outside daily tho all bundled to the hilt in their winter gear. Taylor just recently learned how to ride his bike without training wheels, so riding his bike is of upmost priority right now. Courtney likes having someone to ride bikes with so she is out everyday riding hers too, so it gives me some quiet time to update the blog, fanpage, or just listen to music. The workout hasn't happened yet today, so that is a MUST too.
Tonight is going to be a fun night for us 4~ We are doing a concert together as a family and it has been a while since we've done that. Doran is playing some piano arrangments, entertaining the people with some speaking and comedy, and Courtney and I will be singing as well. We aren't sure if Taylor is coming or not because tonight is his field trip for "Benson Buddies" at church and he can't decide what he would rather do.:) He has requested that we sing "Welcome to the Family" by the Booth Brothers if he does come. lol
Starting in May, we are available for concert bookings, retreats, revivals, camps, and Doran is available for speaking events. We are excited to anounce that we are starting our own business, Ritchey Music Group and can't wait to see where the road leads. God is our pilot and He knows the path He has for us and it's scary at times, but we are trusting in Him. We know we are called to full time music ministry and we are thrilled to be doing what we are passionate about, MUSIC!
This next paragraph is for "Homeschool Moms" out there! You guys ROCK!!! I cannot believe how much work it is to teach my kids. The program we use is not one in which my kids sit in front of the computer and watch their teacher. I am with them all day teaching. I won't lie and say its fun, wonderful and lovely, but rather it's tough and it does take alot out of me ,but I do love being with my kids. We are all adjusting and things are going much better. I NEVER thought I'd call myself a homeschool mom, but here I am:) With all of the transition in our lives this past year and with moving soon(locally), we thought it would be much easier on Courtney and Taylor to be homeschooled for the remainder of this school year.
For those that read my blog, please keep us in your prayers....We feel very overwhelmed at all of the responsibilities before us with starting Ritchey Music Group. The excitement is high, but we realize how difficult it is out there and bookings can be very challenging. So, if you could pray for us as we work hard for this ministry, we would really appreciate it.
Love to all
