Third Time's A Charm

This is my third attempt at creating a blog. For some reason, Google has deleted both of my previous blogs. Nonetheless, here we go again! I have had a few people suggest that we create a blog so that we can keep our friends and family posted about our travels to Italy! In addition, I am excited to share other events that keep us singing in life!


Spring Semester was packed full of adventure! We have settled nicely into our new apartment and are loving the location, our awesome neighbors and landlord. I've also had a blast decorating and customizing to make our teeny-tiny apartment feel like home. Here's a little peak into it!

Our musical endeavors proved to be very fruitful this semester as well. In addition to Nathan being accepted into Opera Viva! in Italy, he performed stunningly in his senior recital. The attention to detail and musicality in which he performed was amazing. It really showed off all of his hard work. This is a clip of one of my favorite pieces by Poulenc. There are more videos on youtube if you search "Nathan Straub tenor."

{Reception!}

{Eric and Nathan}

{Nathan and Esther}

We also performed in the WSU School of Music's production of Die Fledermaus (The Bat) by Johann Strauss II. I had the privilege of performing the part of Adele and Nathan was a wonderful (and intimidating!) Eisenstein. Our cast was phenomenal and everybody worked so hard. The performances went without a hitch and we such fun singing our hearts out! The following week we went on choir tour through the West side of the state. We were able to hear several talented high school choirs and we also performed two concerts that were magical. April was busy! 

Finally, after four long year of studying, practicing and performing Nathan has earned his Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance!! Hooray! He will be continuing his study's at WSU as a Graduate T.A. I will be finishing my Senior year this year and will be following with an accelerated Master's degree as well. This way we will both be finishing our degrees at the same time and we will be leaving with a cumulative of four degree between the two of us! Buckling down for a busy 2 year ahead!

{Graduation picture to come... For now I thought this captured the feeling.}

Stay tuned for posts about fun crafts and recipes I attempt this summer!

"Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead!" - 1 Peter 1:6