Violin recital, diligence to develop talents--Time for leisure

This time of year brings several opportunities to attend recitals for the grandkids. It always does my heart good to see them perform and know they have reached a level of ability to bring others joy in their music. Christmas carols played and performed today, Sydney and Courtney, Tara's girls had their's today.

Their teacher is a real strong example of using her talents and love for music which she instills in her students. Lindsay had a recital last Saturday, but I was unable to go hear her play. She has been taking for a couple of years, as Kaitlyn is in piano and doing well. I know it takes mothers keeping them on track and discipline to have them in music. The K's are blessed to develop their talents as well. It is such a wonderful skill, and blessing to have, almost like speaking a second language. Music can be such a positive influence when learned early, and it helps with math skills too. Music was not where my abilities were to develop--although I love music very much. I have always admired those that have mastered being able to play the piano, violin, guitar or who could sing!!

Today the recital program was an hour long. I especially liked the Ave Maria piece they played. It was song played last night at the nativity so it reminded me of the babe in the manger in the stable. Violins have such a beautiful tone and a beautiful spirit permeated the chapel today. Needless to say, I have really enjoyed the reminders of music of the season. Tomorrow is the Sunday before Christmas, so there is a program planned in Sacrament meeting. I look forward to it to worship in spirit and song.

I again am reminded of my many blessings and am filled beyond words to describe how it feels to have my family close by and enjoy whatever time I can spend with them.

Matt,Beth & boys came over as well as K2,K3, and K4 with friend Shauna to watch the BYU bowl game with Aaron and Matt. I watched the last few minutes of it and am amazed at how BYU had stolen the last several games to victory! The kids all seemed to have a good time with pizza and salad and watched the big screen TV for the game.

Before K2 left he invited me to come to hear him sing in a duet for their Sacrament meeting in the morning. He sings like Hank does and is not embarrassed to sing in church. It is good preparation for a mission, I would say. Time is flying by so quickly and he will be graduated and on a mission before we all know it! Slow down K2!

I did get over to the car wash today to wash my car. I vacuumed it and it is very nice inside. I bought some of those cinnamon scented pine cones yesterday and have a bag of them in the car. I like to have my car clean for Sunday, or any day really. It has been so cold outdoors, that I tend to stay close to home where it is warm and cozy-- we had more snow fall earlier today, but not much sunshine to melt the new snow yet.

Why do I always look forward to spring and it is just barely winter so far???