Our Christmas Season

Our Christmas Season

The Holidays this year were gladly celebrated by us through music.  Grandma spent many hours at two different churches teaching the "ends and outs" of organ performance to five of her piano students.    

At age 11, Rachel was the youngest of the group.  Her confidence was exceptional, as was her smile.

Jenna played with conviction.  This was her second year of organ instruction.  I enjoyed her selection of organ stops.

Grandma accompanied all of the kids during their church performances.  I like the way each student musically communicated with her.  

Erin played almost perfectly for her duet with Grandma.  This is her 2nd year playing for the church Christmas program.

Ben's performance was outstanding.  I noticed heads bobbing and smiles on the faces of the congregation, as they enjoyed "Joy to the World."  I like the way he inserted the chime stop into certain parts of the music.

Setting up the holiday decorations at our home was fun this year, as the grand-kids helped.  The following pics show some of the activity.

Erin

Jenna

Mike & Erin

Jenna & Matty

Grandma was in charge of handing out the tree ornaments etc.  Each person gladly hung the decorations in the proper places, making sure everything was perfect; after all "you better watch out, you better not cry," I'm sure, was echoing in their minds.

Rachel

Matty

Jenna

After Christmas, on Monday the 28th, Bev held her annual student recital at Riverton Music.  16 kids were present.  Erin had to stay home because of illness.

Grandma

I couldn't resist taking this hair shot of Jenna.  So far this year, she has had her hair in 3 different styles - the bun, soft curly locks, and straight.

Rachel played so well.  I don't know what to call her hair style.

Grandma and Matted played a fun duet that required a "Chinese fire drill" movement.

Matty

Grandma's 2015 students