Christmas Programs

This last week was an abundance of wonderful Christmas entertainment.

Actually the wonderful entertainment started last week, with Sam's fantastic second grade Christmas program. My camera was lost at that time, so I don't have video of the event, but trust me, it was great. The kids had prepared a whole hour of entertainment. (They've been practicing since September!) A couple of my favorites were "Hot C-c-c-cocoa" and "I Hate Mistletoe." Sam had a speaking part which he performed with great professionalism, and he sang super well. They did a great version of "12 Days of Christmas" where each group of children stood to sing their assigned "gift." Sam was "A Partridge in a Pear Tree" so he got lots of exercise!

Then on Thursday this week we went to Eden's preschool program. It was also wonderful, and Eden was a darling elf. I do have video of this, which is attached here so you can see just how cute it was. (Well, I tried to attach the video. Maybe later. There's a photo of Eden with Santa instead.)

Afterwards Sam regaled us with his Christmas recital piece, "Joy to the world." He is doing so well with his piano. We loved hearing him play.

Thursday evening Mark, Mary, Paul, and I returned to SLC to enjoy the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Program. It was simply wonderful, as always. Then on Friday night we went to see the Nutcracker in Provo, performed by the Utah Valley Regional Ballet, which was really very good for a non-professional company. They had the Utah Valley Orchestra accompanying--also very good. Our cultural weekend continued on Saturday afternoon when we enjoyed a play "Joyful Noise" about Handel and the composing of the Messiah. Very moving production!

Saturday evening Paul and I went to the annual Book Club Christmas party, and enjoyed singing carols together with this talented group. This year one of our number even brought bells so we could have a bell choir! So much fun.

So Merry Christmas everyone!