Thursday, December 13

The day started out at 7AM with a meeting two the artistic director and executive director of the Children's chorus of Collin County. This relatively new group is growing rapidly and involving the youth of our County. I look forward to some great things from this organization.

There was a short break from late morning to early afternoon, but things picked right back up in the evening. I attended the Collin County Association for Realtors Reception at their offices in Plano. It was a wonderful gathering with many good friends and elected leaders in attendance. I enjoyed the discussions I had with State Representative Jerry Madden, County Comissioners Phyllis Cole and Jerry Hoagland, and Andy Rittler, who is the North Texas regional director for Senator John Cornyn. Many other elected officials were there and it was a great evening visiting with old friends.

It was a whirlwind tour as our family went right over to the Boys and Girls Club of Frisco celebration. The entertainment by the children was very good. I watched the faces of my girls, Alisa and Layna. They were smiling the entire time and they obviously enjoyed it. Somehow, Val and I had the opportunity to help with the serving of food and drinks. (all of you who had the thought that "it is probably because you were standing there eating it all anyway" should be ashamed of yourself. It is true, but you still should be ashamed ). The cobbler was really good. All the volunteers should be congratulated for a job well done.