Joshua's Christmas Concert

 It seems that my children are utterly uncivilized. Joshua had his Christmas Concert and we made everyone go.  It was met with much whining from the girls.  They didn't want to go, it was boring, how long was it, was there food, they wanted to go home now.  Super fun for everyone.  It was rather embarrassing on several levels.  First, there were all the Japanese kids who had come to watch and to participate in the last song.  They all sat quietly and respectfully.  No so my children.  Then, there was the tickle in my throat.  I discovered a bit of candy in my purse and hoped it would soothe my throat and stop the little coughing I was doing.

The girls immediately noticed the candy and began begging like little squirrels.  About the time they devoured it (in 2.1 seconds) my throat tickle had become a full blown hacking cough and I fled to the foyer to try to dislodge the issue.  I coughed till I gagged and spent the next 10 minutes out there, trying to stop coughing.  Not my finest moment.

Fortunately, the concert was fun.  I did actually catch most of it, between several potty breaks, my near death coughing, and the kids whisper-whining, "Is it almost over?!"  I did buy some the opportunity to focus on the musical talent by handing the camera off to Rylee.  She took nearly all the photos that document the event.

Okay, I took the selfie with Delaney.

Rylee wanted in on the action.  And then she took over camera control.

You can see the Japanese school kids there. All sitting quietly and attentively.

This just cracks me up.

A blurry me.

Delaney was listening!  I have proof!

What is this?!  How did Rylee get a smile out of Marian?!!

There's my boy!

He played his trumpet delightfully.

Rylee dashed down the aisle to get this shot.  She may have had help from her sister.

Silly selfie!

All our performers, plus the Japanese band (which was AMAZING!).  This comprises the Japanese school kids, our elementary school singers, high school singers, and band.