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No Parade This Year

Finally got the band pictures I ordered of Jazz from this past season’s competitions today:

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This one was at the Broken Arrow Invitational in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

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This one was taken at the Bands of America competition in St. Louis.

The band didn’t get to march in our city’s Christmas parade today – the wind chill was just too much for any mortal to stand. This makes the second year that the band has canceled marching in our parade. I hope Jazz gets to march in the parade at least once before he graduates!

I was really bummed that it didn’t work out, but after stepping outside and not only being blown away but nearly having my ears iced off, I can understand why the band director made the call.

Oh well. Maybe next year. 😦

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A Creative and Festive Alternative to Sending a Christmas Card

I was reading Momma Blogs A Lot’s blog this morning and she linked to a series of videos by the Foster Family.

I can see why Jen loves their videos! Very creative and festive.

http://vimeo.com/17455653

And by the way, Jen has posted a pretty cute (and moving!) video tribute to her daughter, too. Check it out!

Christmas song #11 There is a Star that Shines Tonight by Sheryl Crow