The month of December was very busy! We had scheduled everything that needed to be done well ahead of time so we had time for some more fun things too. We had Advent singing every Sunday night with friends, made lots of Christmas cookies, opened two advent calendars every night, and drove around to see some light displays too. The prep for the ward Christmas party took a lot out of us, but we fortunately recovered enough to have a good Christmas Day.
Since Christmas was on Sunday, spirits were a bit high all through church and the kids were anxious to open presents as soon as we got home. Mr. Brown played a major role in stockings this year, and the kids got slingshots, yo-yos, marbles and parachute men. They had a lot of fun with all of them.
The kids did a lovely job making/buying gifts for each other. There was a lot of gratitude and hugs and affection. It was wonderful.
There were wonderful gifts from grandparents and relatives as well. Everyone was so happy all day. We were kinder and more patient and more flexible and more willing to engage with each other, so it was a very peaceful and happy day. We wound it up with Christmas dinner, where we had as guests a young couple with a super-sweet baby. Happy Christmas!
Rosebud playing carols on the piano
walking the neighbor's dog, we found a friend of hers
Christmas craft this year was making paper chains. Rosebud made a wreath, Bobo and I made icicles, and Rose Pink and Nut Brown made a long somewhat holly-based chain that they hung near the front door.
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