Firstly apologies to you all for not being on here as often as I’d like and when I am I’m having to post and make very quick comments which isn’t how I like to do things.
This time of year is always a bit manic for me, what with my son’s birthday on the 2nd December, loads of school things happening and, well, that ‘C’ word is imminent!
I decided to put my Christmas decorations up a little bit earlier than normal this year, as last year was one we as a family wish to forget, it was a terrible time for us, so we’re making the most of it this year!
Monday was a magical time for us as a family, but most especially for my son and niece as they took part in the largest choir in the UK (around 5000 children I believe) all singing at an event called ‘Young Voices’. He has been practising his songs for the last few weeks, and we’ve all joined in (or suffered as the case may be) learning the words and listening to the music. It all finally came together on Monday night at the LG arena in Birmingham and despite only being able to spot my son through binoculars it was a fantastic night. He was still on a high the following morning and despite being allowed by the school to have a lie in (as they didn’t get home until 11pm) he was determined to attend school at his normal time to tell his friends all about it!
The Young Voices concert goes all round the country over the next 2 months and is in it’s 15th year. This is just a small part of what happened on the night :)
I’ve also created another photobook after finally finishing (well almost) my raw file processing from August onwards!
If you’d like a sneak preview of some of the works I’ll be uploading in the next few weeks, have a quick look here
My Imagination Photobook
Busy time of year for me, but I’ll always find a bit of time to catch up with you all xx
swaby
Goose bumps Lissy I love childrens voices in singing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful fun time! God bless them all!
Lissywitch:
it was absolutely amazing Tina, I freely admit I shed quite a few tears, the noise and enthusiasm was just out of this world! I’ve been before 2 yrs ago when my daughter took part, that time we were sat very high up and she was almost too far away on the other side of the arena for us to see, but we have her on dvd and now with my son, it’s a memory they’ll both cherish forever x
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Wow – you must be very proud of your son – Lissy – this is a great recording – regards, Mattie x
Lissywitch:
it was absolutely amazing Mattie, my second time of seeing this concert, the first being when my daughter took part 2 yrs ago. The whole experience for us as parents and them as children is one we’ll never forget xx
swaby
Enjoyed your little spiral book too Lissy, best wishes wishes with it, full of such beautiful work!
Lissywitch:
aww thank you Tina, it’s so addictive making these books, and the quality of them is first class!
Kristi Johnson
Thank you for sharing this video! You must be so proud and Happy Birthday to your son! Season’s Greetings to you and your family!! It has been so much fun looking at all your images and having your wonderful support!! Hugs!!
Lissywitch:
aww bless you Kristi, I am indeed one very proud mum xx
Seasons greetings to you too xxx
KBritt
Oh , Lissy!! I can’t wait to see all the Pelican shots on here!!! They look lovely in your book! Great work! I can’t play the video you posted on the computer I am on right now, but wil check it out a little later! The book looks great!!! xxx ~Kim
Lissywitch:
I really enjoyed making those pelican ones, loved the background and the rest just fell into place :)
Sprezzatura
Lissy, this is goose-bump material. I loved it, thank you for sharing dear one. You must have been very proud that evening:) I enjoyed the story of your son and his excitement, how wonderful an experience for him. Merry Christmas Lissy, and to your family, and a big thank you for your gorgeous work plus all the support. Cat xx
Lissywitch:
bless you Cat,thank you xxx
wish I could’ve shared the whole night it was just amazing, especially when they did a medley of Queen songs and the guest artists joined in. A real night to remember
NewfieKeith
I love these songs by Bruno Mars,Katy Perry,Elton John …Gave me goosebumps also! Its also awesome that you can watch it on youtube..Your son must be proud to be a part of this wonderful experience! I’m sure you are a proud mom :)) Thanks for sharing Lissy :)) Hope this Christmas brings you much joy, and happiness Keith :))
Lissywitch:
thank you Keith, the whole Young Voices organisation is amazing, it was the most amazing feeling in the world when my daughter first took part 2 yrs ago, and when my son saw the dvd that we bought of her event (they make sure that each child is videoed at some point during the show for the parents – how cool is that!) he was determined he was going to take part when he was old enough too!
He was on such a high when we came home, it was well gone midnight before we could calm him down enough to sleep!! :))
Very best wishes for Christmas to you too Keith xx
Kate Adams
Excellent Sarah, looks like you had a lot of fun and so proud too, I know I would be..what a great recording, something to look back on when you are feeling a little miserable..wonderful “Pick me up”
Lissywitch:
ooh it was the best feeling, crying, laughing and an overwhelming feeling of pride, and you’re so right, it is an amazing pick me up when you feel low! We still watch my daughter’s dvd from when took part in 2009.
My son has not stopped singing since Monday!! xx