Saturday, December 23, 2017

Festive December

Merry Christmas! Here's our 2017 Christmas card photo, taken by a self-timer camera phone in our own backyard. Our kitty surprised us and walked right into the picture!

So fun setting up the house for Christmas.


A performed with the Ken Ebo Jazz Orchestra (lead by a fellow Marine musician) at the local Toys for Tots Benefit Concert. What a great show!

First time in at least 12 years wearing a tux!

The Norfolk Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Market. 

A and Gregg performing at a School of Music graduation for the last time this year.

The School of Music's Tri-Service Staff Brass Quintet.

The entertaining blue jays and plump squirrels in our backyard. 

Lovely winter sights including this sunrise from Z's bedroom window.

And the chilly but beautiful Atlantic Ocean from the Boardwalk.

The only nerd dressed as R2-D2 at the opening night of the newest Star Wars movie.

At church, Z sang with the Children's Choir, and L played the harp during the worship. 

And someone turned 8 years old! Happy birthday, big Z!

To celebrate, we skipped school early and visited the Virginia Aquarium!





Hey there, Mr. Komodo Dragon.

We had beautiful weather, perfect for the nature trail to see the otters.

After dinner, we capped off the birthday celebration with a drive through the fantastic Christmas lights at the Norfolk Botanical Garden!



The 8-year-old enjoying some of her birthday gifts!

Thank you to our family across the country for the fun gifts!

Finally, we celebrated our Savior's birth before heading out on our Christmas adventure up north. Happy Birthday, Jesus!


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