It's that time again

Well we just arrived back to our house from the Lapp Christmas. It was a fun filled evening of our new tradition of the dice-rolling, present trading gift exchange (for those that are not familiar, it is quite an experience).





Pat just left after spending the past few days here. He came down to see Cricket County(more about that later) and then stayed for Christmas today because in 4 years this was the first time he could be here for the get-together. We got a lot of Christmas shopping done and also got plenty of movies watched. Last night we took Luke to see Princess in the Frog, which we all loved! I love to take Luke to the movies and it is something I think he looks forward to. Pat and I started it this summer taking him to the movies and I would like to continue the tradition. The next movie he has his eye on is Alvin & the Chipmunks so he may get two right in a row here!

This year we decided to make a lot of our Christmas presents and I think I have them all ready to go but one. I have tried to take pictures of them so I will post them once they are all opened. I know not many people read this but knowing my luck I would post them and then everyone would read this and there would be no surprises!

Cricket County went really well this year. There were a few bumps here and there but the actors were great in just going along with it and making it work. If you didn't know what was supposed to happen I'm not sure you would have even noticed the slip-ups. After being in charge of this I realize even more how blessed I am with my church family. None of the people involved even hesitated when I asked them to be a part of this. At such a hectic time of year all of them were willing to help out without a second thought. I think that happens a lot at our church and I think that is something very special. Our Sunday School is also going very well. We are almost through our first book and we have had a pretty good turnout of kids. I feel bad because I haven't been there a couple weeks because of being out of town but the kids seem to understand which I really appreciate. I feel like I should have a substitute but the kids said they would rather just keep the class with us which makes me feel pretty good!

Tomorrow I am getting together with the girls to do our gift exchange. I am so excited to see them. I feel like we go forever without talking to one another but then we get back together and we are back to acting like we see each other everyday! Again I am so blessed to have such good friends no matter how far away we may be!

Well I think that is all for now. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!