Monday, 12/6/2010

A while back, our neighbors, Cary and Mike, offered to babysit Katie for us sometime.  We took them up on their offer tonight.  After getting Katie settled with Cary, I drove downtown to meet Ben for an evening out.  I got tickets for us to see the Pacific Lutheran University Christmas concert at Benaroya Hall.  I sang with the PLU choirs while studying there and expected it to be a great concert.  And, it was.  The symphony orchestra and two choirs performed wonderful pieces.  Throughout the program, they invited the audience to sing Christmas carols while the choirs moved in and out of the hall.  What an awesome experience to sing with such a mass of people, many of whom have outstanding voices:)

As an alumni of PLU Choir of the West, I was invited, along with Ben, to a reception at The Capital Grill prior to the concert.  The invitation said there would be heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages.  By the time we got there, the reception had been going on for about an hour.  And, unfortunately for us, most of the appetizers were gone.  We each had some cheese, crackers, and fruit.  Ben got the last of the shrimp being offered.  He did pick up two small lobster and crab cakes as they passed by, which he said were excellent.  I am not a fan of lobster, so I passed on that offering.  Instead, I opted for a piece of bruschetta.  It was only okay.  We both ate an outstanding miniature creme brulee.  And, we enjoyed a very friendly conversation with another couple during the reception.  We were glad we attended, even if there wasn't much food being offered.