One topic I haven't mentioned is our ward! Me and Jeff are in the New Brighton ward, which is filled with young families and the primary is massive. When we first moved in we were super overwhelmed with how loud it was, and we also didn't know a single person in the ward. For a while, I have to admit, I didn't have a very good attitude about it and was kind of just thinking that our time here would be temporary. However, we soon realized how great many of the people are and became friends with many of them, and now feel a part of the ward. I got called to play the piano in primary and was super nervous at first. Although I teach piano, I didn't have a lot of experience playing for kids as they sing. After a year now, I can say that I've gotten a million times better at sight reading! And I also don't tend to get nervous anymore, it's more just second nature to play for these kids. Me and Jeff are really enjoying our ward! Jeff sees that I'm getting attached and gets worried because we will be moving at some point and he knows he's going to have a hard time pulling me away from the friends we've made...we'll see what life brings!
Well, our ward had a Christmas party last weekend and it was a lot of fun! We had a turkey dinner and a program. In the program the primary kids sang a couple of songs and Jeff took some pictures...
How adorable are these kids???!! I get to see them every week!
Here I am focusing on my playing.
We just had our primary presentation last week (yes, ours was a little late), and the kids did a great job. I had fun playing for them and listening to them in the rehearsals as well.
I should also mention what Jeff does in the ward - he does a great job teaching priesthood once a month and loves it! I think he's a natural teacher, he comes from a vocal, smart family so it seems about right.
Jeff and I are excited for more Christmas parties coming up and for Christmas itself to come! Today I wrapped all my presents and am now just waiting to give them...
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