Caroling Party
Well, since I'm missing the Christmas traditions at home so much we hosted a wine/ cheese/ caroling party tonight and it was a lovely time! We sang lots of carols (for a brief time Michael switched with Blayne so Blayne was playing the concertina and Mike was on the guitar). So for "O Holy Night" Blayne attempted to play concertina while we all sang it way too high, or was it too low? 
This first shot is Michael and Blayne playing.. the last carol we decided to sing turned into an Irish tune and from there we had a sort of session, flutes and bodhrans came out and there was even some step dancing by Becky & Elli. In the second shot that's Norah and Brian on the couch fluting away with Lars and Pernille (our Danish friends) sitting on either side. Norah and Brian will be around for Christmas so we'll probably be celebrating with them. The third shot is Ailie, Becky and Elli. This was after a bit of imromptu dancing by Becky and Elli. Becky is the one who has been teaching us step dancing on Fridays. I learned a new reel this past Friday, but I really need to practice it more :0) The last shot is just another of the festivities tonight.
I'm feeling pretty homesick right now to tell the truth. The people here are very dear, and I'm enjoying being here, but this time of year I'm missing advent traditions, neighborhood caroling, and the people who make home home. It's also going to be tough to not be with family at the holidays. But we'll just make the most of our adventure. Maybe we'll take some beautiful drives over the break. It's been a bit since we've been out together. Blayne sends his apologies for being so bad about writing to you all. He's been very busy and so stressed out about his performance this Friday. He (and I) will be so glad when it's done. If you think of it, pray for his performance- for his nerves- that he'll just be able to enjoy the tunes. Love you all lots and miss you.
This first shot is Michael and Blayne playing.. the last carol we decided to sing turned into an Irish tune and from there we had a sort of session, flutes and bodhrans came out and there was even some step dancing by Becky & Elli. In the second shot that's Norah and Brian on the couch fluting away with Lars and Pernille (our Danish friends) sitting on either side. Norah and Brian will be around for Christmas so we'll probably be celebrating with them. The third shot is Ailie, Becky and Elli. This was after a bit of imromptu dancing by Becky and Elli. Becky is the one who has been teaching us step dancing on Fridays. I learned a new reel this past Friday, but I really need to practice it more :0) The last shot is just another of the festivities tonight.
I'm feeling pretty homesick right now to tell the truth. The people here are very dear, and I'm enjoying being here, but this time of year I'm missing advent traditions, neighborhood caroling, and the people who make home home. It's also going to be tough to not be with family at the holidays. But we'll just make the most of our adventure. Maybe we'll take some beautiful drives over the break. It's been a bit since we've been out together. Blayne sends his apologies for being so bad about writing to you all. He's been very busy and so stressed out about his performance this Friday. He (and I) will be so glad when it's done. If you think of it, pray for his performance- for his nerves- that he'll just be able to enjoy the tunes. Love you all lots and miss you.
posted by debchastain at 3:09 PM
3 Comments:
o deborah, i miss you too. i'll think of you often this Christmas cuz i'm going to be all alone too. since i'm taking time off to go to colorado, i felt bad asking for Christmas off too. so i'm celebrating by mailing gifts home and stuff. i guess shipping things from ireland is not the best idea. anyways, i hope your holidays are still joyous despite...
MISS YOU! LOVE YOU!
YEAH...who is going to fill my stocking!
In all seriousness Deborah. You are missed.
Thanks for the update...be on the look out for cute Irish men for me. :o
Hey Deb,
I've enjoyed reading your blog. I'm missing seeing you guys around the holidays this year also. Tell Blayne hi for me. He'll do fine at the performance. He's such a perfectionist and gets way too stressed out about this sort of thing. Merry Christmas to you both!
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