I love this time of year!

The past week has been full of Christmas cheer! On Tuesday, our MOPS mentors held a luncheon for the leadership, and it was such a special treat. We are so fortunate to have these wonderful ladies who are so willing to share their love and wisdom with us!

On Thursday night, we had our MOPS Christmas party, and it was great fun! Because the weather was a little uncertain, I wasn't sure until the last minute if I would be going, but I am so glad I did! I remember going last year and not really knowing very many people. That was my first year in MOPS and I hadn't lived in Hendersonville very long. I got to know a few people much better that night, and I remember thinking, now that's why you should go to these events! I found myself in a different situation this time, as I was one who felt comfortable and knew many of the people there. And so I made it a point to seek out some new people myself so that maybe I could make them feel a little more at ease. It was great fun and I look forward to many more!

On Saturday night, we had two Christmas parties to attend - one for our Sunday School class, and one with some of our neighbors. Both were great fun and it was so nice for Chris and I to have a night out without kiddos. We played two dirty Santa games, of course ate way too much, and made lots of fun memories!

We topped it off yesterday with a day filled with amazing holiday music. My mom and I went to the church Christmas program at church on the afternoon, and it was one of the best I think I've seen there. They incorporated children in some of the musical numbers, and it was just so well done. I must admit it really made me want to sing in a choir again. The last time I did that was in high school, and although I have never been a fantastic singer, I always enjoyed it!

Yesterday evening, Chris and I went with some friends to see Harry Connick, Jr's holiday show. Even though I have seen him numerous times (most every time he's been in town over the last decade), I just never get tired of him. He sings some of his old stuff, some new, but there's just always so much energy, and his voice is simply amazing. Can you tell I am a big fan?

We have another celebration or two this week with friends, and then we'll be seeing lots of family next week on into the new year. And we are just so thrilled to have two beautiful, healthy girls to celebrate with us this year!