Festus, Writing, and SNOW!!!!!!

Africa Update:
The team that went to Africa has made it home safely. I haven't had a
chance to catch up with everyone, but I do have an update about sweet
Festus. I mentioned in my blog earlier in the week a story about a
little boy they met at an orphanage named Festus. He's 2 years old and
weighed 6 pounds when they took him to the hospital. (you can read
more about his story in the earlier blog if you need to catch up!) He
gained between 3 and 4 pounds in 3 days and was even able to stand up
on his own before they left. Because of the Raining Season this sweet
little boy has a second chance at life.

So I am done with my trips out to New Jersey for the week. But I have
a LOT of work ahead of me. :) (which is AWESOME) We started 5 new
songs. Only 1 of them is totally done, but I am so excited about
working on lyrics and sitting with this material over the next few
weeks. I REALLY wanted to do my second "Natalie Unplugged" with Gordon
tonight. And we were about to record our new song when inspiration hit
us out of nowhere at 10pm. And with the last train was coming at
12:24am... well... we barely had enough time to get our new idea
completely formed! :)- But it's all good. Miguel and I will have to do
another one for you next week when the band goes back out on the road.
I have so much work to do back in my little nest in the Suburban. : )-

Lots of good energy has surrounded the start of this new year. So
I'm gonna keep it rolling...

They say we're getting lots of snow tomorrow in NYC.... not gonna
lie... I'm pretty stoked about that. :) As long as James and I can get
back into Nashville in time to drive to Texas for Wednesday's show...
we are golden :)