Christmas and Winter Solstice Events

I just can't resist the sunrise photos. We have been blessed with sunny or 'high cloud' days for more than a week now. I don't mind having less than six hours of daylight as long as it's SUNLIGHT!

A few poor quality images of our church's Christmas play. Danya (as Joseph) is tallest, Tima (as wise man) is next. Ella is the little lamb with ears.

Danya as Joseph and Monica as Mary.

Ella as the little lamb, and Aglaya as ?

Danya has learned to play "Joy to the World" on the piano. The kids had a good attempt of singing the first verse.

Our sunrise is right after 11am these days. And it's amazing!

Ella's Dance Recital

Today, Ella enjoyed dancing on the stage! Although she has missed almost all of the last month of practice, her teacher let her join in the 'concert'.  She even got to stand in the front, and her teacher said she did very well.

Here is a very amateur video of the first 30 seconds, from the back of the auditorium. Turn your volume low before you start--the audio quality is as bad as the video!

Ella is the child under the moon, wearing a pink hat and orange outfit: