Christmas in America. Our first as a family since 2006. We have been finding many ways to enjoy the Holidays. Wyatt was in a Christmas concert for school playing the bass clarinet. Cale was in the program in church playing bells and speaking. Emma was one of the dancing angels. The girls had a bunch of girlfriends over to make pizzas and cookies. That was really fun watching their creativity. We went to the mall, drove through the largest Christmas display in Pewaukee, studied the nativity story, made lots of yummies together, and played numerous games.
Many of you have blessed us as well. We had a wonderful family from church buy the kids warm clothes, and sweatshirts. Another family gave us some money to do something fun as a family. Many of you sent us encouraging cards and pictures. Thank you for thinking of us this season.
We had a great time looking for ways as a family to serve. I wanted to make sure that our focus wasn’t on ourselves. The kids each had a chance to give of their money to someone less fortunate as well as their time, from ringing the Salvation Army bell to donating to homeless shelters.
Reflecting back on this Holiday, I asked the kids what they thought of an American Christmas.
This was some of their answers:
“The lights were so pretty.”
“Too much presents.”
“It was too different. I wanted more focus on family.”
“People didn’t even care it was Jesus’ birthday.”
“It was fun.”
“I can’t believe there was no snow.”
Hope you are enjoying your holiday.
Love
Rachel
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