I am referring to my calendar that I keep on my fridge that helps to keep me organized for the most part; as this month has flown....most days I could hardly remember if I was coming or going....
1. We watched to the First Presidency's Christmas devotional. We got it hooked up and were able to view it downstairs on our TV as opposed to having to squish around our computer monitor. New technology is fabulous isn't it? The messages were really enjoyable and the music wonderful. This is always a great way to start our Christmas season.
2. The first of the month included a field trip with Megan and her school choir. They sang at Service Canada and then at City Hall. It was a good time and they did really well considering that their pianist fell ill at the last moment and they had to sing acappella and karioke for all their songs.
They even got their picture taken and put up on the Edmonont Journal website...they were all wearing black pants/white shirts and santa hats.
3. I had our RS Christmas Party. Appetizers and desserts with a short program about how sisters in our ward help to bring Christ into Christmas. Then our Bishop spoke about how to live a more Christ Centered life. It is always nice to get together and be able to chat with the sisters in our ward. We get to visit and talk with each other in ways that we don't get to on Sundays. It was a bit stressful getting everything organized, since my committee was mostly released then new ones called....that sort of thing always happens during a busy time.
4. Spencer had his work party. New clothes, good food, good visiting with others at our table, we won a prize, danced a little and got our picture taken.
6. I brought Aaron along to help out Evan's kindergarden class make gingerbread houses. The parents donated the candy and the actually decorated empty clean milk cartons. A perfect idea for young children to be able to do it by themselves mostly. We had fun being with Evan. I was feeling bad for Aaron since he had been coming with me on my various errands all month so I took him to Millenium place in Sherwood Park and we played at the indoor playground and he got McDonald's to eat for lunch. He is such a trooper.
7. We visited the lights at the Legislature along with the choirs and some free hot chocolate. The weather has been pretty nice to be able to go outside and enjoy that sort of thing.
9. Megan participated in her first piano recital. It was a great experience. She was nervous but had her song memorized. She played a duet with her teacher, so she wouldn't have to be alone at the piano. It turned out really good. She played Joy to the World.
10. We had the missionaries and a less active sister over for dinner.
11. Grandma and Grandpa came over for dinner and to make a gingerbread house with the children. Spencer joined in the fun. He really enjoys decorating a gingerbread house it must be from his childhood and all the ones that he has done previously. We once again had a nice visit. (I almost for got all the family dinners/get togethers that we've had since Grandma/pa are in town). They are waiting for my signal so they can devour the gingerbread house. That might not come as soon as they would like, since they are already filling up on sweets. But I guess that is part of the joy of the season.
12. Megan and Evan's school Christmas concert. Megan had a small speaking part this year that she enjoyed doing. She did a good job with all the songs and her acting. Evan was part of the "rock 'n roll snowman" song. He was singing and strumming his guitar. I went to the dress rehersal and then to the concert that night. I was helping the Parent Advisory Council by sitting at the snack program donation table. Megan was rudolf, she's on the left.
13. Today was the last day of school! They got to wear PJ's to school and have parties. A pretty relaxed day. I'm looking forward to relaxing at home, visiting with family, hanging out and not having to get Spencer and the children off to work and school each day. Our schedules just cleared up.....until January 9, 2012 when the routine will start again.
Christmas Eve we'll be ice skating, watching a movie, reading the nativity, eating finger foods/appetizers, singing some carols, playing games and just hanging out. Our pickle prize will also be awarded to the one who can find the pickle ornament on our tree. The prize is for the whole family but part of the fun is finding the tricky pickle and being able to open a present before Christmas day. They will also be sleeping in style in some new PJ's that they can open before bed.
Merry Christmas!
