What a month! I absolutely love December and all the excitement Christmas brings. It has snowed about seven times- four of which required plowing. Gwendolyn and I snuck outside one morning while Lucie napped to build a snowman. He was a trump supporter.
The other week in between sickness, we took the girls sledding in the backyard. Dan made these sleds out of some construction stuff he had. Honestly, they worked better than store-bought sleds!
Last week, our children at the church had a Christmas program for the first time. It was exiting to see visitors and regular attendees alike getting as excited as the kids were. Gwendolyn was an angel.
That evening, we threw a Christmas party for the people at church. It was a lovely time of fellowship and food.
We played some fun games!
I was so thankful for everyone who came.
When we decorated our house for Christmas, Gwendolyn and Lucie loved playing with the ornaments and train under the tree.
Gwendolyn has gotten into loving having her photo taken. She will sit down beside the tree and say "Lucie, Lucie" and wait for me to bring Lucie over for a picture.
Here is a video of Dan with the girls, watching the train go around the tree.
Another Christmas tradition is to hang all of the Christmas cards we get on the white door in the hallway. The girls enjoyed playing with tape while I hung them up.
On Christmas Eve, we enjoyed such a beautiful service at the church.
We took a few photos before going over.
Then after coming home, we let Gwendolyn open one present.
She was so excited about the new books she got!
Christmas morning we woke up, ate waffles, and then read the Christmas story from Luke 2.
Gwendolyn's aunt sent her a picnic basket with little plates and plastic food for Christmas. She loves it and insists on us having a picnic at least twice a day.
Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and that if you don't hear from me before, you have a happy New Year!
