Singing, Knitting, and Food

A few weeks ago, Pumpkin auditioned for the All SouthWest TN Jr chorus. It is comprised of 7-9 graders. He's had the honor of participating each year. This year was no exception. He ended up 2nd chair in the Tenor 1 section! This year the choir performed at the Canon Center, the performing arts venue in Memphis. It is amazing. Here he is before the final line up. There is an artistic scuplture outside the back door. I am so thankful he got to participate. The talent is amazing. He is listening to the CD of the Jr and Sr choirs as I am writing this. Guest conductors come in from around the nation. They do a phenom job with the kids. If I could quickly figure out how to upload the music to link it to my blog, I would. But, there is not enough time in the day!

The music was playing in our house - not really! I moved some chairs around ending up with a need in the playroom. I landed this chair and ottoman off of Craigslist. It is just perfect.


I am going to have it reupholstered in this fabric.

The plan was to have it done for Christmas. Unfortunately, the oven and the refrigerator are acting up! I have to see what the damage is from those needy appliances before I forge down the path to make a new chair out of something old. For the time being, the rocker is staying in the playroom. This "new" chair is in the guest room and matches perfectly!

We enjoyed Thanksgiving at my sister-in-laws. I brought a pumpkin spice chocolate chip cake (thanks to my neighbor's oven!) I wanted to do something else. So, I pulled out my needles and knit dishcloths for each family attending the dinner. I love the ballband pattern. I just put scraps of yarn together. It is fun to see how they turn out. I got them all done except for one. I had to give my mother-in-law hers on my needles! She was very understanding. I did get hers done the next day and gave it to her on Saturday.

On Sunday morning after mass, we headed to downtown Memphis for breakfast at the Arcade. It is the oldest restaurant in the city. Phew! They have been through it all. They are just a few streets down from where MLK was shot. Look at this hot chocolate. What a treat!

The plates were essentially licked clean. It was fun to explore a new place. The boys enjoyed it - even as they try to frown! We added the Arcade to our list of possibilities when we have guests in town.

I am getting a little nervous about how close Christmas really is. I have lots of knitting to do. We have to decorate and we are entertaining here at the end of next week. Did I mention that my oven does not work? I know. It will all work out!!