Christmas in Washington, D.C. with Family

My latest trip was to Washington, D.C. to spend Christmas with my middle daughter, Allison and her husband Will. We really had a wonderful time even though Will had just had surgery on his knee. He hobbled along bravely as we trekked to restaurants and the Washington Cathedral. I hope you'll enjoy some of the pictures I took there as well as a video of me playing Wii bowling on Christmas Eve!

Traveling to S.C. to be with Family

Last weekend I travelled to S.C. to be with my mother, sisters, brother and their families. It's always a beautiful trip down, across the Bluegrass horse frams and then down through the Smoky Mountains. We got there just as the Christmas Dinner was starting at Eden Terrace and were truly amazed at the beautiful musical program that the residents put on for us. I wanted you to hear this particular performnce of "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," sung by a 92 y.o. man. He pitch was quite accurate and he remembered all the lyrics perfectly as well as using lots of dynamic contrast and feeling.

It was a fun trip and we all got to help my mother celebrate her 82 birthday!