Three hours of the most fun I ever had

Leon Performing Arts Winter Showcase {PAWS} was this weekend and man, oh man, I couldn't believe how absolutely, positively TALENTED these people are! Lead by a host of band, chorus, orchestra, guitar and thespian directors, the night was filled with three hours of the best entertainment this side of the Big Bend. I had only planned on going the first night, but couldn't help myself from showing up Saturday night just in case I had missed something.

And I took loads of photos. I mean truckloads. Here's a sampling:

Of course, my sweet, baby Chance was a part of it all... and I was so happy that I caught this moment of jammin', bangin', and totally ROCKIN' that cowbell.

PAWS

Leon High School's Performing Arts Winter Showcase {PAWS} is this weekend. And it's the hottest ticket in town, from what I've heard. I caught a peak at the rehearsal this afternoon and I was amazed. If you've ever been in the auditorium at Leon, you know that space is at a premium. But the performing arts folks make use of every nook and cranny to entertain.

Concert & Symphonic. Steel. Thespians. Choirs. Instrument Ensembles. Melodears. Guitars. Jazz. You name it. You'll hear it.

It's standing room only, baby.

brrrr!

Really? Really!

Homemade Hot Chocolate

I made this last night and it was so very yummy! And I always add mini marshmallows to the bottom of the cup before I pour the hot chocolate. So they melt a little. Oh my. So good.

1/4 c. cocoa powder
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
4 c. milk
a bit of vanilla

Combine cocoa, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Heat it on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the paste from sticking to the pan. After about 1 to 2 minutes, add milk and vanilla. Mix it all together until it is hot.

You're gonna love it.

jumpin'

Who: Lion Steel Bands
What: a dynamic, energetic steel concert with traditional steel and metal rock music
When: Sunday, December 5

If you have never seen one of these concerts, you are definitely missing out on one of the best music experiences in Tallahassee. The Leon High School Lion Steel Bands are celebrating their 20th year and consist of 2 beginner bands, 2 adult bands, an intermediate {Jouvert}, and an advanced {Canboulay}.

Mike Wendelyn, who is the director of all these groups, announced during the concert that the Canboulay Steel Band will be travelling to Virginia Beach in the Spring to, once again, compete on a national level. In 2008, this group won every single award that was available to win. Nice, huh?

Some of these groups will be participating the PAWS {Performing Arts Winter Showcase} this coming weekend, December 10-11. They also hold a huge dinner concert in the Spring.

Come. Watch. Listen. Jump. Dance.You'll never be the same.

O Christmas Tree

For every year the Christmas tree,
Brings to us all both joy and glee.

Glee... not so sure. We finally got the tree up and decorated yesterday... and yes, the angels sang. But can I just say that the road to get there was paved with laziness and something better to do. HA HA.

I'm blaming it on the cold.

Here in Florida, it always seems to be warm -hot for the few days after Thanksgiving. This year it's been in the 30s at night so I'm pretty sure that fact has thrown us off our game.

But we are not ones to get sidetracked for long. Before I got up this morning, Chance had completely decorated the living room and woke me up because he couldn't find the lights. Thank goodness {i love you Chance} that we don't have anymore lights because he was planning his annual string them from anything and everything in the living room and dining room.

Whew....