Last night Ryan had 3 different bands performing at the Whiskey All Ages Show in Annapolis.  

The band that has been together the longest, Autumn Haze, did something especially fun.  They switched instruments...so that Chris could play keyboard (he normally plays bass), Ryan played Chris's bass instead of his guitar, and Morgan played Ryan's guitar and sang!  So much fun!  They played Wake me up inside (Bring me to Life), by Evanescence.  It was a special request from Mr Priddy's wife, Trish.  For the rest of their songs, they were on their normal instruments.  

He also debuted in the band from Indian Creek Upper School, Plan C, which will be playing at January 28th's Anne Arundel County Battle of the Bands.  They played two songs, one of them an original written by the band's singer, Jill.  

Finally he played with his band, the Pedestrians, and rocked it out once again.  So talented!

Lexi and Al...at the Whiskey.  Lexi informed me I was not allowed to turn my flash on...so my pictures are a bit fuzzy....I need a steadier hand in low light!

Its SNOWING!

Finally!  After a spring-like weekend, we see snow!

Yes...the Christmas tree is still up.  I just can't bear to take it down.  It looks especially pretty with the snow!

Couldn't resist...the tree with the snow falling in the background.

A couple of practice shots with the new camera...love this santa ornament

The bushes out front

This weekend, when Lexi and I took down all the decorations (other than the tree), we put up the snowflakes and snowmen!  It felt strange since it was almost 70 degrees Saturday!

But now our snowmen and angels feel downright wintery....will we finally use the fireplace?

My newest angel...a gift from my Sis!

Practicing with the camera....portrait of santa!

Love this ornament we purchased in Charleston...when we were just beginning our time together!

Someone would like to go out and play in the snow!

One last shot out front....pitiful...but at least it feels like winter!

Backstage with the Rockettes!

After the show, we had a tour backstage and saw all the costumes, and Ted the Camel!

If you've ever watched the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, you will recognize the Toy soldier hats and "house"!

 Ella, Melissa -the fabulous Rockette who showed us around (and a friend of a friend!), and Lexi on the Rockettes "Sparkle Stairs"

 A view of Radio City Music Hall from the stage!  What fun peeking under the curtain!

 Melissa signing Lexi's program

Do you recognize those?? They are the red "cheeks" that the Rockettes wear when they are Toy Soldiers!

Enjoying the Christmas tree

Fun times playing with my new camera....and enjoying all the memories hanging on our Tree!

New York City, 2011

Traveling with family and friends!  

After a summer filled with beaches and a European Vacation, we finished out 2011 with an awesome trip to New York City!

Love the Taxi Cabs!  

Outside our breakfast spot at Central Park South

Waiting in Line at TKTS...

...so what REALLY happened?  The Mom's waited in line and the Dad's and kids shopped!

 Ella and Lexi are sporting their new mittens!

 Hanging out downtown and checking out the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

There she is!

A cold day by the Statue of Liberty

 Lexi relaxing in the hotel room

 Delicious dinner before the Rockettes!

 Night # 1 - the Rockettes (see my other post)

 Night #2 - Godspell at Circle in the Square Theater on Broadway

 Watching the skaters at Rock Center

Love this view of the Tree and 30 Rock!
What a fantastic trip!