Recitement

That's a new word meaning "recital excitement."  Look for Webster to acknowledge it in the next edition. The highlight of the last week or two has to be the musical recital that Virginia organized and which was presented in our chapel on Sunday, December 15.  The lowlight of the highlight was probably the rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by her husband, but at least no one dared throw tomatoes in the chapel. (Just remember, that the root of "rendition" is "rend," which has the connotation of tearing it apart!)  Otherwise, it was a lovely event, and we're glad to have it behind us.  Following are a few photos and videos of the event, including Don's playing his number the following morning at the chapel, as the press arrived too late to film him the day before.

Saturday evening we had a very nice dinner and program for about 200+ temple workers and spouses.  We'll attach a photo or two of that, too.  Tonight we are going out with the other senior couples to see downtown Christmas lights and decorations.  If we get any good photos, they may end up on this site later.

Some of the recital participants, including Primary children

Playing bells, with congregational singing, at end of recital

Temple worker dinner

Christmas card photo in front of temple, with poinsettias in background

Close-up of captivating couple

Manger scene, with Caziers and temple

Bell playing at end of recital

Don demonstrates piano prowess

Virginia demonstrates markedly greater prowess.

As it turned out, the bus that was supposed to take us to see Christmas lights and decorations downtown never showed up, so we all went to the City Mall a couple of miles away to see the Christmas tree there and get some fast food.  Here we are in front of the tree.

And here is our group of senior missionaries enjoying fast food in the large food court at the mall.