Christmas "Rappers"

The first grade puts on this cute Christmas performance each year called The Littlest Christmas Tree.  Abby's class were the Christmas "Rappers" and performed this hilarious rap.  Abby absolutely loved it.  There were so many people in the room as always and Abby was so sad thinking that we wouldn't be able to see her.  I assured her that if we sat on the side then I could stand up against the wall and get a good look at her.  When they first came out, Abby looked a little sad until she saw me standing to the side.  She perked up and this Christmas Rapper put on quite the performance.  Then this morning she woke up with the flu.  Poor thing.  I think we are destined to get sick every year at this time.

Her teacher took these adorable pictures when they did their performance during the day for the kids at school.  Abby is in the back middle with long hair.

I tried to snap a few, but I was just too far away to have anything turn out.  She's the one in braids.

Christmas Piano Recital

Sammie and Olivia both did a great job at their recital.  I think Joey did too,  He may not have slept through as much of it this year as he did last year.  Improvement. Olivia played "The Christmas Song" and Sammie played "Holly Jolly Christmas."  I love hearing my kids play the piano.  Over Thanksgiving break, I never told anyone to practice and the piano just didn't get played over the break.  When we got back into a routine and Sammie was practicing again, I realized how much I missed the sound of the piano in our home that week.  Sammie really loves to play.  It comes pretty easy to her.  It is definitely more of a struggle for Olivia.  She is really good at sitting down and making up her own little songs, but when it comes to practicing and learning her songs, it gets a little harder for her.  I always love to see her pull through and learn a song really well and when it comes down to it, she performs really well at her recitals.

We the People

Joey has been busy this year coaching the "We the People Team."  His team won their district and regional finals.  Next, they will be competing at State in February.  The kids he is working with are determined to do well.  I'm so happy for Joey.  He was a little nervous taking over this program because they are expected to do well.  The program has so much support each year and the coaching part is really a team effort.  Joey couldn't have done it without the great help that he had and without his snazzy new suit too.  But I must say, he is relieved.