December events

Every year there is so much going on in December.

Though we didn't attend any Christmas parties this year, we still had a lot going on.
Chuck is the Master of Ceremonies for the community Christmas Tree Lighting. This happened the first weekend of December. It was a busy weekend, and we were working at home up to the last minute before we were scheduled to be there prior to the 4 p.m. start time.

Sean was with his dad, but Lilly was here. It was pretty chilly that day, but clear. There wasn't much to do, except hand out the song list to the crowd. We all (probably a couple hundred people) stood around and sang Christmas carols just before sundown.

Dr. Roes Down Home Band led us in the old standard songs, and there was hot cider and cookies.
The tree was lit and then Santa arrived. The kids visit with Santa in his sleigh, and then the fire department pulls him through some neighborhoods. He has a busy schedule visiting a neighborhood or two each night during the month of December.

The tree is so large now the electric company
comes with their cherry picker truck to help
decorate a week or so before the lighting.

The Grinch made an appearance and Chuck received a small bottle of Tobasco sauce from him.