Music

I'll admit that I'm pretty well out of the "cool" music scene these days. I can't tell you how long it's been since I listened to the actual RADIO and recognized anything being sung ... unless it's been used on TV ;) Our car and iPod were taken over a while ago with the hottest in "tween" music - Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Aly & AJ, Demi Lovato - you get the picture. Yet there is something magical about these tunes. They have taught my girls to *LOVE* music ... even it it's "teeny bopper" music. Sweet Kendyl literally lives her life in a musical and sings her way through everything. I love hearing her figure out the lyrics to a new song that she's heard. All of the girls are so cute in the car as they sing along to the latest one hit wonder!! Cougar is even starting to join them in his own extremely time delayed, one word way :) And the dancing along? Don't even get me started on the fun dance parties!!

I believe there are very few things that can evoke emotion in me the way that music can. Pictures can take me back to a certain time but hearing the music of that time makes me FEEL like I'm right back there! My college days were filled with awesome memories of roommates and music - blaring our radio or CD player, laughing, and being crazy. Rob Base (It Takes Two) will forever make me laugh hysterically and make me think of Deb and Kasey ... and we ALL still know every word!!

It's not just the "fun" music that makes me wanna get up and dance, either, that I'm grateful for. I find such power in the Hymns of the church. They bear such powerful witness through their messages. Other songs of faith strengthen and clam me. The tinklings of my girls as they learn to play the piano brings me joy. Buying a new ringtone makes me smile (currently "I Gotta Feeling" from the Black Eyed Peas ... and the BYU Fight Song for Steve). Finding a great song that motivates me to run a little harder is always needed. I am grateful for music and the role it has played throughout my life!