Duggan Family Christmas Card 2018

We, the Duggans, did not get our Christmas cards out this year, so, just in case you were experiencing a Duggan-shaped void in your lives right now, here is the official 2018 Christmas Card from us to you.

Merry Christmas from Dan and Becky Duggan! We hope this greeting finds you in good health and spirits.

I still teach K-6 General Music and conduct a 75-member Choir at Grace Jordan Elementary School. We just finished our big season of holiday programs, stretching from Veterans Day to Christmas.

Last year, my 5th and 6th grade classes performed an adaptation of The Lion King.

This year, they will be presenting Mary Poppins. We couldn't have timed it better with the sequel hitting theaters this Christmas. Of course, I have to figure out some way to incorporate the 100+ students who auditioned for parts!

Dan is still busy working as a software engineer at HP. He volunteered for the Hour of Code, and for the first time, was able to come to my school. He also recently received a job promotion, from specialist to expert.

Dan and I had a busy year, spending as much time as possible with our nephews, Desmond and Bennett.

We saw Hamilton! Twice! Enough said . . .

We also vacationed in Montana and did some mountain biking in Whitefish and hiking in Glacier. And we didn't run into any bears, thank goodness!

I still perform with the Cathedral Choir and a small female ensemble from that choir, The Grace Notes. The Grace Notes were selected to sing at the state American Choral Directors Association Conference in October.

I also performed in two musical productions with The Music Theatre of Idaho. I reprised the role (from ten years ago) of Katalin Hunyak in Chicago in June.

Photo Credit: Glynis Calhoun

In December, I portrayed the character of Amalia Balash in She Loves Me, the best little musical nobody knows about.

Photo Credit: Dan Lea

Photo Credit: Dan Lea

Dan and I celebrated our 15th anniversary on December 20th, coincidentally the day of my school's Winter Program. Ah, the life of a music teacher! We plan to actually celebrate sometime after all of my Christmas gigs.

Dan and Becky throughout the years

Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year!

Love,
Becky and Dan

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