December-Another 14 days

December - While it is true it is the most wonderful time of the year, it is also a busy time of the year. I have literally kept a calendar with specifics times (because I usually don't), had to speak with Ashleigh about her schedule everyday (and she had texted me her work times, home times, school times, etc), and we have been on the go.

Here are a few highlights through pictures and stories:

Madrigal Dinner-Presented by CBHS Chorale

Ashleigh was the jester during this three-course meal evening. We were treated as Lords and Ladies and enjoyed feasting, chivalry, music and revelry. 

 The Ladies Choir at CBHS sang at a local church in the Ceremony of Carols. Ashleigh had several solo parts. Be prepared for mama brag time-She has worked very hard this semester with her academics, her music, her work schedule, and her service at our church. She was selected as a Regional Choir member from  ACDA .

 Austin is a member of the chorus at his school. He had his first choral performance and it was awesome! He has a beautiful voice. (Between he and Ashleigh-Music is evident in our home. Whether it be a worship song, a pop song, a country song, or a song from a musical, we have it covered. Austin was singing just the other day a song we had sang at church---Come and Worship---and then he sang a line from the musical, Dear, Evan Hansen,---You Will Be Found. (think how these can be connected)

Decorating our tree-This year Austin helped me string the lights. We were able to enjoy egg nog, hot chocolate, and a variety of cakes and cookies too as we watched Christmas movies.

On the  evening of Dec. 6, St. Nicholas Day, around 9:00 p.m. our doorbell rings. It was a drizzling rain night. We opened the door to find that we had been "candy caned" by someone at our church. All these candy canes were hanging in our front yard.