Holiday Performances 2012

This year the older elementary students didn't put on a holiday concert, but a few weeks prior to the holiday break Jake got to perform with the school choir. He is loving being part of the 4/5/6 choir and got to perform not only for the parents this month but also at the Capitol building in downtown Boise and at the VA hospital. Very cool. He goes to choir every Tuesday and Thursday before school and is one of only a few boys (maybe THAT'S why he's so into choir... smart boy!).

Tanner and Faith had their holiday concert the day before break and it was a BIG DEAL to them. Tanner really wanted to dress up and, given that we have only sport shorts, tshirts, and under armour gear in his closet, we decided to let him pick out brand new stuff for the show. I was thinking maybe some khaki pants and a short sleeved button down. He, however, had a different idea. He picked out a tie, vest, slacks, and dress shirt. Funny kid. He was so excited to get to dressed up, and also to get BRAND NEW clothes (usually he's in hand-me-downs from Jake).  Faith decided to wear a dress she had gotten from Abby and since she only had tennis shoes, we let her pick out the fancy boots you see in the picture below. Pretty sure this was the single most impractical item I have ever purchased for one of my children!!

They both had a great time and we were lucky enough to have both grandmas here to see the performance. Nothing says, "Here comes the holiday!" like a group of K-3rd graders singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!" at the top of their lungs.