The last week of I likes before Christmas. I'm leaving on Sunday for a whirlwind 10 days visiting lots of different family, starting with my beloved sister and co. I've been doing lots of crafting in the background but it's all for Christmas presents so I'll wait to share it till later.
1. I like my Christmas lights! I never get very compelling pictures of them, but I love them all the same. I set my light timer to come back on around 5 every morning so that I see them on when I go for my early morning walk and they make me happy every time we get back around.
2. I love choral music! Several of my good friends are part of the Norman Singers, a local Choral society, and I got to go to their winter concert this last weekend. They sang Rutter's Gloria as well as a bunch of other Christmas and Advent carols. There were enough familiar ones to be really heartwarming and enough new-to-me ones that it was super exciting. Really wonderful event all around. They held the concert in the First Baptist Church in Norman. I'd never been there, and the sanctuary had some really beautiful stained glass!
Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate Christmas, and Happy Holidays to everyone else. I hope you are warm and fed and with family and people that love you. Special prayers and love to anyone who is struggling or lonely or ill or in need. I'm so grateful to my online friends and my in person friends and my family (including the large furry monsters). You guys keep me going!
Linking up with
LeeAnna, who keeps us positive every week.
Hi Shannon! What a beautiful setting for some wonderful choral music! Their tree and stained glass window is just beautiful. I'm sure you enjoyed it very much. I love seeing all the Christmas lights as well. It's fun to just go driving around, looking at them. Enjoy the time with your family and friends! I know you'll have loads of fun. Merry Christmas! Happy Thursday to you. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas lights, too! Love going for a walk around our neighborhood after dark this time of year - always something new to see. That looks like a fantastic place for a Christmas concert - glad you enjoyed it so much! Merry Christmas to you, and have a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon, it seems like you are into the Christmas spirit which is awesome. I'm listening to Christmas piano music as I write this. Christmas lights are the best. Hope you have a wonderful time visiting- enjoy every minute and safe driving.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Choral music this time of year is wonderful. Have fun visiting!
ReplyDeleteI like that you set your lights so you can see them in the morning! I think that's a fabulous idea. Have a wonderful trip. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteStars. That's what I think when I see lights, and that gives me a warm feeling. :-) Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love choral music and even if we no longer put lights out, my hubby and I sure enjoy driving around and looking at the lights of our neighbors! Have a safe and happy holiday!
ReplyDeleteI love Choral music too. I especially like your dinosaur blog header photo....my granddaughter loves dino's and growls when she see's your photo...lol.
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