2nd Advent and a dream come true

We started the Advent tradition (another German one) last year. For each of the 4 Sundays before Christmas, we light a candle and do something Christmasy that is spiritual in nature. I have always dreamed of having an advent night where we sing Christmas songs to a guitar or piano. (Technically, my dream was to be good enough at the guitar to accompany the songs).

Sarah and her friend and Justin, Katie, and Emme came over on Sunday for 2nd Advent. My dream finally came true. Thanks to patient guests who sang Silent Night and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear the slowest they ever have. The night looked a little like this:

Sarah and Matt read us "I Believe in Santa Claus"

we found Emme sneaking in the pantry for some treats. don't tell anyone i have a dirty floor.

and proof that I really did play

Any takers for 3rd Advent? We'd love to have you.

Only 18 days until Christmas...