We had a community group Christmas party where we began with the kids making Christmas ornaments...
Here is Caitlin with her ornament...
Then we had an appetizer and dessert spread...
Then we had our 'gift exchange'. Each child chose a gift on behalf of another child for someone in need. Caleb and Christopher each chose a pair of rabbits and Caitlin chose a pair of chickens through Gospel For Asia which will provide income for some folks across the world. Each kid drew a picture of what they picked, wrapped it up and got to open it up in front of everyone and share what they chose. Great job Tracey for walking the kiddos through Scripture explaining why they were doing that!
Then we went out caroling and blessed some folks with our voices and herd of children:)
We came back and warmed ourselves by fire and hot cocoa. What a fun night! Thanks Lakeys for hosting!
The following week we trekked down to Houston for Aunt Nancy's birthday. She's so happy because Caleb guessed she was 38 years old:)
Aunt Nancy and the kids...
Poor Nancy got about 10-15minutes of celebrating her birthday and then it was Christmas...
Caitlin modeling her new barrettes and her Thomas pj's; which were Christopher's when he was little. Isn't that sweet??
Drum roll...and then came the TREASURE HUNT! My dad made maps of the house, put X's on where treasuse is hiding and your off in search of a goldmine!
On the way home back to Dallas we stopped in Montgomery to visit Brian's grandma, Aunt Linda and cousins. Brian's parents were there visting too which was fun. We feasted, rolled ourselves back into the car and tried to keep our eyes open as we drove back to Dallas. :)
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