This and that- getting ready for the concert!

Today Marc had his first rehearsal for his solo tomorrow with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.  It was AMAZING!  I was a nervous wreck and kept saying, "my heart is beating so fast- I'm so nervous!" and Marc kept saying, "Mommy, that doesn't really help."  :)

His name is in the brochures and on the website- we were surprised and excited!

The concert it at the Alabama Theater- the most GORGEOUS theater!

Gorgeous!

Marc was relieved when they said he will be singing towards the back of the orchestra standing by the piano.  We won't really be able to see him during the song because the lights will be dim for the movie.  Then they are going to bring him out to do a bow. 

Remember- this is the song he is singing-

My heart is just full of joy and pride.  They were so professional today- they only practiced ONE time and gave him no notes.  He sang it wonderfully, followed the conductor and kept on perfect beat.  He later said, "it's just like boys' choir."  I'm so proud of his training. 

Can't wait for tomorrow night!

The holidays have brought out even more crafting in Craftmaster Tucker.  He's making ornaments and presents every day.  Yesterday he said, "this is a present for the entire family- a winter wonderland."  :)

And he's wrapping the presents in real wrapping bags and writing in Sharpie!  I had to tell him to take it easy ruining all the bags in the house.    But I do love his generous heart. 

Daddy is making a fire almost every night- cold or not!  And we are reading all the Advent/Christmas books!  I keep them in the attic so they it's a special treat when I bring out the book baskets. 

And finally, a shout out to my alma mater, MCS, for making it to the State Championship games held at Auburn University today!  They didn't win, but I'm SO PROUD of the mighty Leopards!  We were state champs when I was a senior- such a fun, special time!