busy week

Liesl performed on Tuesday night in a winter showcase at her middle school. The dance and choir classes from each year combined for a show. Liesl did a tap dance and a jazz/modern dance with her classmates, and they were great. Here are some truly terrible photos (no flash, from my seat, moving dancers in the dark, many kids on stage).

Basketball season started, with two games on Saturday and one on Wednesday. 

We had an initial meeting with the orthodontist. It was thrilling.

Plus the usual soccer practice, shopping for friends' presents and a white elephant exchange, and a cookie party on Friday night at her friend Fiona's. I'm exhausted just driving her around -- she's definitely ready for the winter break.