Beautiful, festive holiday concert last night. The kind of psychotic version of "Bells" song and of course a little "Jingle Bells". That is Renata with the red scarf.
One of the snacks during intermission were peanut butter blossom cookies-- you know the ones with the hershey kiss melted into the middle. And I was suddenly seriously missing my mom. Hands down, hers are the best. Sometimes she makes them with miniature peanut butter cups in the middle. I really can't get enough...
Definitely missing home this Christmas--family, the cold, the dark, snow, pine trees, English language songs, people being more cheerful. Luckily for us, the Corrieas are coming to be with us at Christmas. We are anxiously waiting for their arrival, their wonderful company, and news from home.
We are doing 4 Christmas parties this week and while it will be hectic, it will make it actually *seem* like Christmas among a welter of meetings, grading, and deadlines. I just painted my nails bright red for a little holiday cheer. We'll see how long it lasts -- I am terrible at keeping polish on.
ReplyDeleteIt's gray and drizzly outside today. It has been in the 20s for a lot of the week, so this is actually an improvement!
Take care -- H&G