Christmas 2012 highlights

As you can see, we had a lot of fun this year with Christmas.  We made TONS of treats including candy cane brittle, cookies, cake balls, and more; opened presents (Will's favorites were a set of Legos and a magic set); had what is now our tradition of candy cane coffee cake and hot chocolate for breakfast Christmas morning; and spent some fun time with Bobby and Susan's family.  It seemed, as it always does, that the time before Christmas went way too slow, then in a snap everything was done.  We are sad to see 2012 go, but looking forward to all the amazing experiences that 2013 will bring: a new baby, Will being baptized, Bill passing his prelim, and many other fun and exciting adventures.   

First Piano Recital

I think I mentioned in an earlier post that Will started piano lessons at the beginning of the school year.  A friend of mine gives lessons out of her home for a very reasonable price, so I jumped on the chance to get Will started.  A couple of weeks ago was Will's very first piano recital.  He played two Christmas songs and did a great job for his first time playing in public.  One really cute thing that I feel I ought to record happened a little before it was his turn.  I was sitting next to him, and I could tell that he was getting increasingly nervous.  He took out his music and pretended that his lap was the piano so he could "practice" his songs.  It made me smile to see that small bit of dedication at doing something well.

"Up On The Housetop"

"Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" (Side note: There was an error with the original video, so this is an audio clip with still pictures from the recital.  The other people in the video are Will's piano teacher, his best friend, and his friend's sister)

The budding musician