December in the desert

Here it is the 8th of December and I have my windows and doors open because it is 76 degrees today. I have started to wear my winter clothes, because the time span to wear them here is so short. But I must admit I do get warm, and have to take one of the layers off.. I have been keeping busy with many things since Thanksgiving. I have my home all decorated and it looks like Christmas in here.

Last Friday night was the Pinnacle H.S. Christmas Choir Concert. My grandaughters Taylor and Madi both perform in the Encore Choir. For the song "Winter Fire & Snow" the choir was accompanied by Madi on her cello. It was beautiful.. I love to hear her play, it brings such joy to my heart. Those of you who know me know that I am very soft hearted and will cry very easily and when it is my children or grandchildren I am crying before they start.. So yes I was so choked up with the beautiful music. The next song "Christmas Baby, Come Home". Taylor did the choreography for the song with the choir and performed at the front of the stage for part of it. Madi had a solo in this number and both girls were fantastic.

My grandaughter Karleigh has been diagnosed with Mono and she is one sick girl. The doctors have put her on complete bed rest until January. It is so hard to be 17 and not able to participate with all your friends in the fun activities. She is hanging in there and her mom is keeping a close watch over her.

I had my Christmas Card Class last Weds morning and evening and it was really fun. We made 6 cards, 2 tags and a box for cards to be given as a gift.

Our "Harper's Bazaar", holiday boutique was last Saturday and am so glad that it is over and I can move on to getting ready for my Christmas.

Had to get new tires on my car today, so I guess that is my Christmas present to myself.. The security of being able to drive on these freeways and not have to worry about a blow-out.

This weekend Kristan and I are going to Tucson to Pages n' Progress for the Hero Arts 2011 catalog roll out trunk show. Always love to go there, we have such a great time.

Then on Saturday evening I am attending a performance of the "Front Row Singers", a choir that my grandson Coleton is participating in this holiday season. they are directed by Don Bluth and really amazing. They are performing all over the valley during the holidays.