Christmas 2017

We had a houseguest for Christmas - wish she could have stayed longer!

Saying Goodbye to Hershey

Our sweet Hershey Girl decided to be a bit of an adventurer. She liked to climb, but once she reached the top, didn't quite know what to do. We think she fell wrong, because one night, she just wasn't moving right. By the next day, her back was really rounded and she was dragging her hind legs. Soon after, she fell asleep and didn't wake up. It was hard losing our sweet girl right before Christmas. Honestly, we know our days are limited with our Hickory, as he is getting pretty old (we thought we were about to lose him last August.) But losing Hershey was a shock - and her unclaimed gifts under the tree Christmas morning were hard to see. Rest in Peace, sweet Hershey Girl.

Cookie Dates

The last day of school and first day of vacation saw our house humming with frosting, sprinkles, crafts, giggles, and all-around fun. I'm not sure if I was crazy or not hosting the mayhem, but memories were made. And these kids are pretty special people!

Christmas Recital - 2017

It looks like once again, my little piano studio is showing growing pains. We may have outgrown our space for our Christmas recital. It was standing room only, and two of my students weren't able to make it (including sweet Annie who was home with a fever.) But the students played very well and represented themselves in a way that should make them proud.

Christmas Programs

Annie's first elementary Christmas program. Dayna's middle school band and choir concert. Children singing in the church service. The 50th anniversary alumni concert at Alaina's high school (I watched in solidarity, since I couldn't be there to play.) It's been a busy, musical month.

My tile is about to be destroyed when they renovate the school. At least I have a picture.

Ashland Arts Council Christmas Concert

We were pretty excited to be asked to perform as the Wilson family this year for the Ashland Arts Council's annual Christmas Concert. The Arts Council owns an historic church in town, and it was such a beautiful place to play our music. Several of my piano students performed as well. Piano, recorders, cello, "drums"...it was a lot of fun being the musical Wilson family.

https://www.facebook.com/ashlandartscouncil/videos/2433598626865225/

First Date

Twenty years ago - in all our glory. No, we didn't go roller skating on our first date, but this is the earliest picture I have, from shortly after we started dating. I'm still in awe that he's stuck with my craziness this long. Twenty years....and still rolling. (you can groan now)