Christmas Concert

Cecilie's school Christmas program was a very big deal, with 2 solid hours of performances. Luckily (and soooo wisely) they scheduled the Kindergarteners and 1st graders in the first half, and 'encouraged' parents to make a graceful exit if your kid wasn't in the second half. This meant Lars was able to attend the 'big kid' event (along with his well-packed activity bag). Grandma stayed home with a sick Annika.

The monastery of St Joseph's has a far too magnificent interior for our little 'point and shoot' to capture in any way close to dignified, so here are the intimate shots, of Lars listening (well, drawing...) intently

And the proud performer, after a successful rendition of "Away in a Manger" (w. sign interpretation) and "O Come Little Children."

It was a cold and blustery night, but my goodness, did the princess ever come prepared with a muff and everything. (There is no occasion that doesn't merit a real dress up effort!)