I guess around my neighborhood every year there's a bit nativity scene for one night only. We took the girls from church as our weekly activity. It was kind cold, but cool. I was a little obsessed with the camels. Where does one rent a camel?!
Christmas treats started to appear.
Sergio and I hit up the symphony one night for Beethoven's Ode to Joy, as well as a commissioned piece from Nico Muhly. I should do this more often.
I went down to Taylor's one Sunday for dinner. Niece time!
Trader Joe's had some beautiful wreathes and I needed to get festive.
I grabbed dinner at the new Chedda Burger and the owner made us some crazy fries, since he was out of the ones we really wanted.
I went to The Sound of Music sing-a-long at Tower. Not well advertised, and I'm glad Lacey told me about it! Her cousin and aunt dressed up for the costume contest - they're on the far right as warm woolen mittens.
Such fun!
Abe and Kim had me over for dinner one night and we played Settlers. I love this game! It'd been a long time since I played.
Winter came in. It was pretty.
I almost forgot about all the Christmas dishes I purchased last year. I got out mugs to take to a house party.
Meghan got the Austin mug since she just accepted a job there. I will miss her, but I'm excited to visit!
For the second year, I volunteered at Granger Elementary's holiday party, handing out gifts to the kids and helping them with holiday crafts. It's also where Lacey and I met last year. Here's to a year of friendship! The kids made us a cute card.
Packaging fail.
I got tackled by third graders.
I finished up my Junior Achievement lessons and took a photo with the kids for the last day. I didn't realize how enthusiastically they'd gather in.
Mom got tickets in the lottery for the MoTab Christmas concert, so Celisse and I braved the downtown traffic to get there.
Such a wonderful show. I was in love with the soloists from the Met Opera and very impressed with the production. It'll air next December on PBS!
I went with Jeff back to the symphony to see Home Alone on the big screen while the symphony played the score. It was absolutely delightful.
Tashina and Rob came into town with their sweet new baby, and Celisse made us a delicious dinner while we caught up on life.
I met this kid when he was in high school, visiting Georgetown. Crazy that he's a dad now!
Hallie is getting used to her little sister. They're so cute.
Azhar invited me over to a party with some of her friends from Iraq and Jordan. There was so much food! I couldn't stay for the dancing party after dinner, but they made sure I was stuffed before I left!
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