Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Home for Christmas (Part I)

Airport Reading



Daniel even my (much needed) tissue box feel like Christmas! 


Breakfast at Fred's in downtown Franklin








He's been busy growing again!





I got to spend a day with Ben, starting at about 10 am at his home in Norfolk. 
Isn't their antique piano gorgeous? It seems to have so many stories to tell...


Next stop Stellas: 




The whole shop was filled with the fragrance of lilies (and good coffee)


Full of Mochas and good cheese we mosied over to Chesapeake for Sushi. (Obviously we hate food)


After lunch, we got to skype with Shanna for about an hour which was so lovely! I can't wait to meet her next time I'm in town!

Then after an episode of Scorpion, a cup (or two) of tea and a nap we sauntered back towards Ghent for an early dinner at a fantastic little place called A.W. Shucks. Super delicious!!! 


After I got home, the rest of us finished up some decorating (accompanied by not a few giggles)














Then it was time for the nightly Christmas Story and treats






A Concert, a Party and "Finals" Week




Christmas Party/Anne of Green Gables Movie Night


Evidence of a good time (and Abbie's cooking ability!)




Beautiful gifts from my students


A few chilly nights at last!



Finals week breakfast


Lunch with Austin at: 



Last lessons and classes of the 2015



A Friday morning Grahams run with Abbie




 And Faith visiting that night! Wonderful talks as always...

Friday, December 11, 2015

A (very) full two weeks...

Ben and Shanna got engaged!! I'm so much looking forward to spending time with both of them in person (hopefully) very soon! Congratulations!!! :) 





"Office" days working on the upcoming CSA Christmas concert :) 


A dusting of snow to make it feel like Christmas

And a red scarf to go with it!


And a house decorating party!












Lunch with Austin: thankful for the gift of friendship


Pretwinkler dress rehearsal


The early morning portion of the big kid dress rehearsal


CODA gig at at Winfield's Snacks with Santa party


Wheaton College Christmas Festival! 

                                                          ^^^^^THAT'S MY (BEAUTIFUL) ROOMMATE!!!



A clean room for the start of a new week


Clean room and then clean....


Two hours of good conversation and laughter with the Zaferites