Christmas Recital

Now that the kids are taking music and piano lessons, I wanted to give them an opportunity to share their talents.  JeraLin was also interested, so we joined forces to put on a Christmas recital.  Dalanie helped me cut the invitations and label them.

Next we decided to hand deliver them.  It was fun for me to sit in the car and watch the kids go up and into homes that they have frequented over the years.  They know the homes you just knock and walk in and ones you wait for the dog to be tied up before going in.  

 How blessed we are to have so many elderly to visit.

We planned it for a Friday afternoon, knowing we would be cutting it close to get the older girls home from gym in time.  Charlotte agreed to bring them home, but nearly made Dalanie and LinLee miss it by running her errands.  Other than that, it was a great event.  Not many people from the ward made it out, but it was a wonderful opportunity for kids to play in front of a crowd.
We also did a little nativity and had most of the younger girls sing and play their bells.

JeraLin put together a beautiful little program.  I was glad she was helping me because it's "her thing."

Joy to the World:  Trent Telford
'Twas the month before Christmas and all through the town,
All the shoppers were busy and bustling around.
Lights were hung and bells were ringing,
Children were filled with excitement and singing.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree:  Hudson Hillman
Jingle Bells:  Dalanie Hillman
Each child made up their own Christmas list
Hoping that not a present was missed.
Jolly Old St. Nicholas:  Abbie Larsen
Jingle Bells:  Kutter Arbon
As Christmas Day began to draw near,
Our busy schedule was too much to bear.
In the chaos of shopping for presents to find,
The Spirit of Christmas was left far behind.
We knew we needed to change our ways
For Christ is the reason for this holiday.
Silent Night:  Ava Newman
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing:  Sage Morris
Away in a Manger:  Linlee Telford
The Christ child was born in a stable bare.
Shepherds and Wisemen gathered there.
Gold and myrrh they brought for the babe.
They followed the star that led the way
The First Noel:  Sage Morris
Nativity (Joyschool Narration)
In a Little Stable:  Dalanie, Ruby, Abbie, Sage, Willow, Ava, Emma, Linlee, and Sadie
Away in a Manger:  Hudson Hillman
Silent Night:  Tyler Telford
God send His Son from Heaven Above
In hopes that we might be filled with his love.
He Sent His Son:  Trent Telford
Let's all remember this Christmas season
To be giving and loving, for Christ is the reason.
Oh Come, All Ye Faithful:  JeraLin Telford
Silent Night:  Abby Shiess