This December has brought my family so much joy and I hope it has for you, too.
What a month it’s been! My son sang in the Metea Valley High School Collage Concert held at beautiful Wentz Hall at North Central College and my daughter played violin in the Waubonsie Valley Prism Concert for the last time. Both were amazing concerts, but I was sad during Prism when looking at all those seniors in Santa hats who will not be performing at WV next year.
My son had daily practice after school for Metea Valley’s “12 Angry Jurors” that will be performed at the end of January. He also rehearsed with his music groups at school and an a cappella group he and his friends have started. My youngest worked on her Irish Dancing and attended rehearsals for the children’s Christmas musical at Wheatland Salem Church where she has a speaking part.
Fun events included a surprise gathering for my sister-in-law’s birthday, the annual IPPC School Board Reception, a neighborhood progressive cocktail party, and a Christmas party at a friend’s house. The kids baked cookies with their aunt and later with their grandparents where they also decorated gingerbread houses.
Late on December 12 my family was at O’Hare to pick up our daughter who had been out of the country since August. We were so happy to see her and are so glad to have her back! We had a welcome home gathering for her the next day.
The parties continued with a backwards party for the 4th graders at Brooks on the last day before winter break and Christmas parties at home held by my high school senior, my college sophomore, and my fourth grader for their friends.
It’s been nice to have the house full of young people so many times lately.
We’ve also been blessed this month both with a new baby in the family and news of another on the way.
I’ve enjoyed receiving many cards, photos, and letters from friends and family. It’s astounding how the kids I haven’t seen recently have grown and changed.
As of this writing I’m still looking forward to seeing the musical at church, Christmas Eve church service, and our Christmas gatherings with the Tatars, Haytons, and Hards, followed by a much more relaxing week coming up and my son’s solos at Fourth Street United Methodist on January 3rd.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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