Reno Christmas Tree Lighting

Every year the tree in Reno is lit with the help of the Billinghurst Choir. Michael did it when he was there and this year was Jared's turn.

My mom met me down there with Cai Lynn and Michael and I raced over after work. 

Jared is in the center with the red cap

 

"Hot Chocolate" From Polar Express
 

My favorite song, "Hot Cup of Cocoa"

 

The tree is right about to be lit."Wolfie" from the UNR Wolf Pack and Mayor Bob Cashell "light it up".

 

People on the rink

 

 Cheese!

Jared's WCSD Honor Choir Concert

Jared was the only one in the Washoe County School District Honor Choir this year. It was his first year doing it. 14 different middle schools all over the county have try outs. The judges go from school to school and audition the kids. This is one of my favorite concerts of the year! (Not to mention all of the middle schools--50+ with 6th grades and the 13 High Schools) Let me tell you, they all put on a great concert!

The students practiced each week together. (6th graders all practiced together one day a week, High Schoolers practiced Tuesday nights and Middle school Tuesday afternoons.) Michael decided not to do it because he'd miss two months of Mutual. (He's done it the past three years.) I understood, but I was SOOOOO sad! They do SUCH an amazing job! (At least Jared did it this year.)

The 6th Graders

 

Middle School

 

High School

 A few friends after the performance

 I apologize for Michael's attire.... This is the best I could do since he doesn't wear pants unless it's to church or "family pictures".