I fell in love with this. Richard has been trying to buy me a violin for a long time, but that’s not as easy as it sounds. I’ve tried out a lot of violins over the years and when I played this one, I knew that it was special. We joked that it was a little bit like wand shopping in Harry Potter. When I played it, I felt so strongly that THIS was the ONE! Magical! This weekend I get to bring it home. 
I am reading this. I just finished a chapter about the Vikings. Yikes. Scary. 
I am watching this a little bit at a time. Mark likes the corny humor in it more than I do.
I’ve been concerned about THIS. We learned today that Richard still has a job.
I’m making a red one of these for Mark to use as a reading fort:
We’ve cheered at baseball games for Mark and Timothy. I haven’t been cooking much, but Daniel told me tonight that the food this week has been especially good. Now that’s an accomplishment. Did I mention that I am getting a new violin? That’s really all I can think about.
Hooray! So is there a Phoenix feather involved in this violin ( they sing, right?) or maybe a unicorn hair ( for pure sound)? I’m so excited for you! Though this means you will have to perform more 😉
I was worried about all the layoffs too- so relieved to hear Richard still has a job.
And hooray for good reading nooks! I hope Mark loves his tent (if you sew the pole pockets at 1 3/4″ you will be happier)
What a week and a great update post with lots of good news.
Your new violin is GORGEOUS!!! I can’t wait to hear you play it!