Day One Hundred Twenty-Three: Master Singers Concert

My mom has always had a beautiful singing voice, and she has participated with various groups throughout the years. She recently joined the Central Texas Master Singers, and what a treat it was for Max and Clay and me, along with some of our extended family members, to get to attend their Christmas concert, performed with a full orchestra. I'm proud of my mom and am thankful I was able to add this to my list of Firsts!

Bethlehem Skies

The Central Texas Master Singers

It was great to spend the evening with my cousin, uncle and grandmother!

My beautiful mom and two of her biggest fans

Day Twelve: Grand Ole Opry

We had the opportunity to visit the Grand Ole Opry tonight, and it was spectacular! We didn't know most of the musicians performing, so listening to some of them added more firsts to my list. The lineup started with Riders in the Sky, who have been members of the Opry for 35 years and who have won two Grammys for their work on the Toy Story movies (Woody's Roundup and You've Got A Friend in Me, which they performed tonight). Other singers included William Michael Morgan, Nikki Lane, Jimmy Wayne, Dale Watson, Carly Pearce, Kristian Bush, and Restless Heart. The Opry has been in operation for 93 years, so it felt like being part of history. We had so much fun! And, if all that weren't enough, we got to do it on Jeff's and my 19th anniversary, though, unfortunately, we weren't able to sit together, since I was off in the handicapped section of the theater with my trusty helper, Ruth, while Jeff and the boys were up in the balcony. Still, being married for 19 years and celebrating in separate sections of a theater are yet more firsts for me.

Riders in the Sky at the Grand Ole Opry

My sweet seat mate

First time to be married for 19 years!