The Carmines Family has been busy lately but things are well. Christmas was wonderful and I had a new role this year in our pageant....I direedct the adult choir. It's been a while since I've been at the director's stand waving my arms! It was great. Our church choir has been "leaderless" for about 6 months, since our former Music Director retired. There was a need for a
director for a couple of pieces over the last couple months and my schedule has allowed me to step in and 'lend a hand'. I have more to post on Christmas but my pictures are all over the place.
The week before Christmas was filled with pageant preparations so our yearly Riverwalk outing had to wait until after Christmas day. We went to dinner with the Hamann's and then went on a riverwalk boat cruise to see all the pretty lights. Amelia had so much fun with her BFF, Jayla!

Amelia was so excited about all the presents that Santa brought her but by far, her favorite is a baby doll that her Aunt Kelly gave her. She and "brown baby" go everywhere together. She sleeps with her, makes her go potty when she has to go potty, rides in the car with her, and eats with her. This baby is definitely a Texas girl. She never has clothes on!
My favorite gift this year also was not from Santa but rather from my sweet husband. Nathan got me a sewing machine! I know NOTHING about sewing but really want to learn. I signed up for classes starting next month through community ed.
Last night we went to Red Robin for dinner and a little dessert. Here's a pic of me and Amelia slurping down a delicious shake. Oh how my little sweetie loves SWEETS!
