Oh Tannenbaum

Today, the Blueberry girls and I decorated the Christmas tree.   The little girls could barely contain themselves while I put up the multi-colored LED lights.  Then, boom, off they went to put up the ornaments, leaving a wake of bubble wrap and tissue paper behind them.  The decorating went very well, only minor scuffles broke out for some particularly special ornaments.  And, viola, the tree is coiffed and ready for eggnog.

Also, today was a red-letter day on account of Gwen learning to bow her viola for the first time.  The excitement!  The wonder!  The extra practice!  Honestly, I am quite impressed with the tone she is achieving.  Well above average for a novice viola player.  And accurate pitch will come with time.  (I fervently hope!)