Ahem. So how have you been? – Says this girl sheepishly as brushes off the crafting dust from her hands. I know! We have not fallen into the Pacific over here, it has just been a wee little bit hectic and I’ve been incredibly preoccupied with trying to get Christmas going around here and finishing up all the boutique goodies at the same time.

I can happily report that we are just about done on all fronts. The boutique orders are almost filled, Christmas gifts that had to travel over state lines were sent out today, Christmas cards are out, *other* gifts have been purchased for the girls, we are in the homestretch. Vacation is so close I can taste it. But before we go into hibernation – I owe you all a little update and some videos!

Em’s piano recital from a few weeks ago.

Song #1:

Em’s Instrument Recital 11/30/12 – part 1 from carrie voris on Vimeo.

and Song #2. Angels We Have Heard On High – my favorite that she is learning as a Christmas present to me. Awww…

Em’s Instrument Recital 11/30/12 – part 2 from carrie voris on Vimeo.

Both girls are busy prepping for the Christmas pageant next week. Addie is a barn cat (because you know they had those in the nativity scene!) and she has one line. Em is a king this year and sings a solo part in the king’s song. We are all very excited for the premiere. Which reminds me that I think I have a few costumes that need to be mended. No rest for the exhausted.