Happy New Year

Hi everyone! Sorry about the long break in communication. The month of December got away from us--I wasn't expecting such a busy Christmas season. But with the kids off of school most of the month it doesn't take much. We were blessed to celebrate the holidays in some new and some familiar ways.


We were able to decorate for Christmas. The kids were excited to hang their stockings and even decorate a small Christmas tree. I appreciated having some of the familiar sights and musical sounds of Christmas since we were celebrating in very unfamiliar 90 degree weather







The hot weather brought us another opportunity to go to the lake. It's hard to beat swimming and playing in the sand in December. Sam got to use his cool sunglasses.





Here we are caroling at the American Ambassador's home. We told Mike that the party was all for his birthday, but it was really the annual American Christmas party.







We had some fun family time--giving gifts, opening stockings, and playing games. Sydney has become a puzzle whiz (and she is enjoying her new princess puzzle) and we enjoy family games of UNO daily.

We were blessed to be surrounded by so many people and events to celebrate Christmas. We were missing our families but were able to speak with all of them through the computer over the holidays. And for free!! Thank you for your prayers and God bless you and your families in 2007!