Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas. Amelia received wayyyy too many toys, but it was fun! Amelia also enjoyed time laughing and singing with her cousins. We are so blessed to be surrounded by family, friends, more material things than seems right, and most importantly, lives lived with the knowledge of Our Lord, Jesus. We are very blessed to live in a place where we can live our faith openly and freely and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus the Messiah.

Christmas fun

Amelia and Mommy sang "Away in a Manger" in church on the Sunday morning before Christmas...Amelia and her babysitter, Susie, built a gingerbread house together...Amelia played with Cece and Heather...Amelia enjoyed ice cream with sprinkles after her school Christmas program...Grandmama, Mommy and Amelia went on a tour of the Christmas lights. And, of course...efforts for a great Christmas photo.

All Aboard The Polar Express

Amelia and I enjoyed a fun evening aboard The Polar Express. Amelia chose a long, red nightgown (she insisted that she needed a long gown like the little girl in the movie). The conductor yelled "All Aboard," and we found our seats on the upper deck. We listened to The Polar Express book on tape and enjoyed a cookie and hot chocolate presented by workers in chef attire. We rode to "The North Pole," where Santa and the elves boarded the train. Santa greeted each child and presented him/her with a silver bell. Then, the elves led us all in Christmas caroling. We finally disembarked the train about an hour later. Miss AiChun REALLY enjoyed herself, and she has been listening to the book on tape and asking me to read the book to her every night. All in all, a fun Christmas outing for the Mama and the goose-girl.

Amy