xmas in the city

who would think that a church worship band could do up christmas carols so well. our music team, which is comprised of professional musicians, did a littney of rocking carols - a few traditional, some stylistic arranged by bruce cockburn, and some by sufjan stevens (who i have mentioned before). some of my favorites happen to be "mary had a baby" and "go tell it on the mountain." kelly & rachel had some amazing harmonies..... rumor has it that rachel made a guest appearance two years ago, but i fail to remember. of course the evening was long with the nine tradiational readings and matt's homily (even though brief) but the highlights were some of steve elliot's arrangements.

the potluck afterward needs to have a few shout outs - carolyn, thanks for my favorite cake...although it is a toss up with vanilla frosting. rotisserie chickens..... love 'em!!! can't get enough of 'em. could it be the pregger stomach talking?!

less than a week till due date..... and so we wait!!!
can't decide what i am most excited about: not having heartburn, meeting this kid, being able to have my shirt meet my pants, or the new red flannel pj's i bought to take to the hospital with me....