Ready, Set, Christmas

The month of December is one long hurtle through the month towards Christmas Day.  I'm better than ever at not getting overwhelmed, but always surprised when I go back to look at the month's pictures and see how much I've done.  Each event could be a post with more than a dozen pictures, but I'll spare you all and be brief.

There was...
1/2 dozen orchestra ensemble performances
uber decorating
a cookie sale and Holiday Tour of Homes (pic not included)
Holiday Crossings - library fundraiser
a holiday service project
PTO's Holiday Craft
an RPA Event
and 3 Christmas Concerts

You Amaze Me

Bella,
You're pretty darn incredible.  I know it, but sometimes I think it is just my mother bias"ness" kicking in.  But then something occurs and it confirms that you are just amazing and spectacular and I feel so lucky and unworthy to be your mother.  But you know what, you make me a better person so I can't help but be happy once again that your mine.  Love you, babe.  Daddy and I are so proud. 
Mary

P.S.  For all of you who are wondering "what the heck", Bella was one of two fifth graders invited to join their middle school orchestra ensemble.  This group then is asked to play around town for special events, etc...Just this past week they played Christmas music at an area restaurant.  Oh and that is her orchestra teacher next to her.  When did teachers start looking like babes too.  I think I may be aging.  I never thought it would happen.