Christmas Music Concert

“When purchasing gifts becomes the focal point of the season, we lose focus on what's truly important.” ― Joshua Fields Millburn

 

For the Christmas season, the children from Waianae Intermediate's school band got to perform at Ala Moana Mall.  Hekla was performing on her trumpet for the Christmas concert.  It was my first time seeing her play.  She did well and she had her whole entourage to cheer her on from the balcony.

Nutcracker Chris

My son Christopher is going to see "The Nutcracker" at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.  He has to dress in formal attire.  We couldn't find him a suit jacket that fit him.  His dad put a tie on him and I put a sports coat on him for something a little more formal than just a shirt and tie.  He cleans up pretty good.  

Christmas Shows and Cocoa

I saw a family-friendly event was available for tonight via Facebook.  I was excited so I reminded my whole family we were going to it. 

I dragged my kids' father, Mike, out to a Christmas show.  He really didn't want to go, but I wanted to have a lasting memory with my family.  My daughter is always trying to go with her friends and party.  My older son is always cooped up in his bedroom, playing video games. My youngest son is always excited about doing things and going places outside of the house.

I really wanted my kids to experience a more meaningful Christmas show than the concert we attended.  This one was more religious.  My kids seemed to enjoy themselves, even though it felt like I was pulling teeth out of the older two and their dad.  The Christmas show ended with hot chocolate.  I also ran into my childhood friend, Natascha, but did not get a photo.