Hannah & Jack with friend Tatyana at Choir Concert
Our little elf ;o)
Decorating the tree
Dave went back to work December 1st. We thoroughly enjoyed his being off for two and a half months of paternity leave, but it was good for all of us to get back into our normal routines. The kids agreed to doubling up on their schoolwork the first part of this month so that they could take an extra week of vacation. We have been enjoying the Christmas season by playing lots of Christmas music, having apple cider frequently, doing crafts and watching Christmas movies. Fortunately, I did most of my shopping online this year, so I haven't had to brave the crowds or the cold much with three kids in tow! Hannah joined our church's choir this year, and performed in their Christmas program Dec. 7th. A couple of days later we went to a local retirement home with her FaithKeepers group (similar to scouts) and she played piano for the residents there. Last weekend we went to the annual DFD Christmas Party and Eliza had her first encounter with Santa. She didn't scream...think that will come next year!
On another note, in early December we celebrated the 16th birthday of the boy we have been sponsoring through Compassion International for the last ten years. It is amazing to see how God has taken a shy little 6 year old and grown him into an intelligent, ambitious young adult with great leadership skills. We have been so blessed to be a part of that process and really enjoy writing to him and receiving his letters. The kids have also gotten a small perspective of what life is like growing up in poverty in another country. If you are thinking you would like to do something charitable for Christmas this year, and would like a great ongoing learning opportunity for your kids, would you consider sponsoring a child through this very reputable and well-run organization? I am putting a link on this page where you can view profiles of children in need of sponsors. I can guarantee that YOU will be blessed as much if not more, than they are!
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