Christmas Updates

Unfortunately last week some of our Christmas season plans were waylaid when Brynn came down with a virus. She was to have her first school program last Thursday, but that was the day she became ill. We were all pretty disappointed, and I had been looking forward to seeing her first school performance. She was supposed to sing in church on Sunday, but we decided to let her sleep in and get her rest instead.

She was feeling a little better Saturday morning for a while and helped Daddy make breakfast. You can kind of see her face looks a little weird in the first two pictures - she developed a rash after her fever broke.

On Sunday she said she felt well enough to go with me to our friend's house for a girl gathering to bake Christmas goodies.

Helping or just eating?

Both!

Brynn is fully recovered now and did make it to her last program which was tonight. This is her HopeKids asp (after school program) concert.

Singing next to Rosha.

She was supposed to be saying a part in the story of Jesus' birth, but
it looked like there was some confusion or something. After they got that straightened out she said her line.

Brynn and Abby. Abby was one of her preschool teachers and still baby-sits for us sometimes.

After the program they had treats and crafts.

Tasting the final product.

Had to get a pic with Rosha; though I don't know why they had to pose with this sign.

This was a few nights ago. Dana and I were visiting at supper when we looked over and saw Brynn had been busy with her nuggets and mac-n-cheese. Goofball.

Comments

carrington said…

Glad you're feeling better Brynn! I wish we could have been at your program this year. I sure had fun last December when we got to spend a few days together and go to your programs and gymnastics!

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