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A few more pictures from the day.

The band at Montverde in between shows

December 5th candle

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This weekend Montverde hosted Lessons & Carols. This is a wonderful show of music and art from the students and faculty. The auditorium is full of crafts created by all ages of Montverde's students and there are trees decorated with ornaments from each class.

Here is the Pre-Kindergarten 3 and Pre-Kindergarten 4 tree. The theme is Winter Wonderland.

Here is the Kindergarten and First Grade tree. The theme is Color My World.

Here is the Second Grade tree. The theme is Colors of Christmas.

Here is the Third Grade tree. The theme is Complimentary Colors.

Here is the Fourth Grade tree. The theme is Florida State Symbols.

Here is the Fifth Grade tree. The theme is Optical Art.

Here is the Middle School tree. The theme is Recycled Christmas Cards.

Here is the Freshman Class tree. The theme is Marbleized Spheres.

Here is the Sophomore tree. The theme is Spreading Warmth.

Here is the Junior Class tree. The theme is Patchwork Art Glass.

Here is the Senior Class tree. The theme is Spirit of MVA.

Santa's room before his arrival:

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The fourth of December

My lovely husband

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The third day of December

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Second day in the countdown

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It's the first day of December. The school is getting decked out for the holidays and the kids are very excited. Even the weather is cooperating and it's nice and cool.

The library has lots of winter books up - I was tickled by the look on this kids face. I'm not sure we should trust him with fire!

The moon was quiet dramatic on the way home from work.

Last year I bought a pack of advent tealights. 25 lights with a number on each one. All for a quarter on the after Christmas clearance! At least it will give me an easy shot each day.

November Mosaics

Another month done!

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My dad bought a bunch of these while they were visiting for Thanksgiving and forgot to take them home with him! So I get custody. So far so good!

Library run

333/365 First night of Advent

Tonight we celebrated the first Sunday of Advent. I like this definition of Advent - The arrival, coming, or discovery of something, especially something extremely important.

I read this scriptures to accompany the lighting of the candle.

Isaiah 60:1-3

"Arise, shine, for your light has come,

and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

See, darkness covers the earth

and thick darkness is over the peoples,

but the LORD rises upon you

and his glory appears over you.

Nations will come to your light,

and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Matthew 24:44

So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

333/365 Lunch with friends

We got to see our close friends for lunch today and it was a happy reunion! They made the long drive that should have taken 90 minutes and instead took 3 hours. Thanks holiday traffic!

The girls were in great spirits though! I love how happy they are.

Such a happy girl!

I gave them new gloves and they were a hit! Pink and sparkley - it doesn't get better!

Later they showed me their "Stir it up" dance :)