Ward Christmas Party

Last Saturday night was our Ward Christmas Party.  Since we don't have activity committees anymore (according to the handbook) the Ward Council was in charge of everything.  We wanted a really simple and easy party this year (focus on the pearl and not on the box) so each auxiliary took care of something.  The Young Women decorated; the High Priests were in charge of meat; the Relief Society was in charge of desserts and salads; the Elder's Quorum made "funeral potatoes"; the Primary put on a talent show/Nativity; the Bishopric were in charge of plates/cups/etc and pulling it all together; and the Young Men were supposed to clean up.

It worked out really well and a lot of people loved the more relaxed atmosphere.  The Primary had asked children to sign up to share their talents and they were overwhelmed by the response.  They had so many kids that wanted to do something that they had entertainment going while we ate dinner.

Courtney and I played a duet while people ate (we didn't get picture or video because Bryan was at a carving station).  Courtney did an AWESOME job!

After everyone had eaten, everyone moved tables to the side and pulled their chairs up in front of the stage for the Nativity.  Ethan played his piano song and NAILED IT!!  He was so excited and said it felt "so good!"  A few people who had been at the piano recital made a special point to let him know how proud they were of him.  It was neat.

After a few more talents (dancing, singing and piano), the Nativity was presented and they did a great job.  It was a fun evening!

Courtney during the Nativity (with the Santa hat on):

 Ethan playing his song (his piano teacher is to the left of Ethan):

Bryan has Ethan's song on his phone so when I download it I will post it.