Jersey Boys

Anyone who knows me knows that I love singing, dancing, and family...and last Thursday night I was able to enjoy all three when we saw the Broadway hit, Jersey Boys at The Progress Energy Performing Arts Center. Before going any farther in my post I must tell you that it was incredible! After every musical, I leave the theater saying that it was the best musical I've ever seen. Well, with Jersey Boys I didn't say that...but I can tell you it was the best MUSIC I've ever heard. It amazes me how these performers can sing, dance, and act and do so without any imperfection. The sound quality of their voices is stunning. When watching pop stars and such on live award shows or even watching them in concert, they NEVER sing perfectly, and RARELY bring chills to your skin. But, the cast of the Jersey Boys did just that.

I can get ahead of myself so quickly on here! (haha) My mom, my aunt Alice, my mother-in-law, and my aunt-in-law Gina (is there such a term?) all met in Raleigh for this fun evening. We had dinner at Cafe Luna, one of my favorite Italian restaurants downtown. We had a quaint little corner table with a great view. The food was wonderful, as always, and the wine and conversation was even better! You know, I'm very lucky. My mom, Alice, and I have always had a special relationship...best buds, shopping partners, etc. But I can say with all honesty that I share these same relationships now with my mother in law and her family. It's great!
Here we are at our table.
Now back to the musical. Jersey Boys is a rags-to-riches tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It takes you from the beginning, the slums of Jersey, the gangster lifestyle, to quick fame and the pain, addiction, and loss that can come with money. As I said in the beginning, it wasn't the best overall musical I've ever seen...at times a hard to follow storyline and language. But, the music was phenomenal!
Some of the songs that I recognized and sang along with were: "Sherry", "Can't keep my eyes off of you", "Big girls don't cry", "Oh what a night", "Walk like a man", and "Workin my way back to you babe". These are true classics...most any person over the age of 25 could hum or sing along.

Wonder what songs from my era (90's - today) will become classics? What do you think?

Wordless Wednesday: Green Thumb in the Making?

I know I said "Wordless" but I feel it necessary to explain the hole on the right side...I dug, and dug, and dug until I couldn't dig anymore when planting these impatiens...There were too many roots to dig through on that one side...I wish you could have seen them 3 weeks ago...little babies. They are filling in nicely though, and soon the hole won't be there. Next year, I will plant them earlier so that by this time they will be even fuller.

My new Sego Palm! I love these plants!

Welcome to The Lynch Life!

Blogging is something I have been wanting to do for a long time. I use blogs at school, I follow friends and their blogs, and now it's time to share my own world with those who care. So, let's get started!

My husband, Jim, and I have been married for almost 6 years. We met at NC State, fell in love, and the rest is history! We live in Goldsboro, NC and spend as much time at the coast as possible. We have a red-heeler doggie named Woody. He is our pride and joy!
Jim raises turkeys and works in hog waste management for Goldsboro Milling Company. He loves his work and loves to fish when time allows.
I teach first grade at Moss Hill Elementary School in Lenoir County. I absolutely love teaching and am so blessed that I wake up happy to go to work each morning. I accomplished my National Boards in Teaching this year and encourage all educators to give it a try! I am passionate about the children I work with and the small, yet significant impact I can make on their little minds.

Well, there's your update. I'm excited about the documentation of our life and hope to hear from you!