Our girls played their first piano recital this weekend. It was at the Barnes & Noble bookstore, and all of the students played holiday songs. They did pretty well, and weren't even all that nervous. Sage had a little extra help, though.



Yes, under her arm is "Meowie," Sage's lovey since she was an infant. To get Meowie's full effect, I am including a full length photo of her. The "necklace" is a hair bow, and it covers up a decidedly Frankenstein-ish neck repair. She required surgery after one harrowing trip through the delicate cycle, when she returned to us nearly headless (much like Sir Nicholas) and devoid of stuffing. I picked what I could out of the machine, made more from cotton balls, and resecured her cranium the best I could.



Yes, this is the All-Powerful Meowie, Healer of Ouchies, Comforter of Hurt Feelings, and Magnifier of Courage!