We are filled with so much hope and joy this Christmas season! Although we missed Natalie and Josh and the babies terribly (we felt a hole without them!), we were so thankful to spend Christmas with both of our families. On the 23rd we went to the Christmas program with the missionary community and then we came home and opened our new pajamas. (This is a family tradition). Luis' family celebrates Christmas on the 24th so we spent most of our day with them. We had a gift exchange and then Luis shared a devotional with all of us. Later we went to church for a little while and then visited some for our neighbors. This morning we got up early to read the Christmas story from the gospels with my family and exchange gifts. We spent some time commenting about what we had read and then we all prayed together. One thing that I love about Christmas is that my family loves to give to each other. It was such a blessing to open gifts with one another and reflect on Christ's gift to us.
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| New pajamas! |
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| Sharon and Marvin |
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| All the girls in our matching pajamas |
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| Dad and sons-in-law |
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| Group photo! |
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| Luis' sister and our nephew |
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| Jocimar is getting so big! |
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| My sweetie and I celebrating with his family on the 24th |
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| My sister-in-laws and I |
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| Gift exchange |
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| Baby's gift |
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| Luis' gift |
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| Our gifts |
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| Christmas morning - celebrating with my family |
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| Sharon and Marvin opening their stockings |
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| Our second Christmas together! |
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| Sweet sister |
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| Mom and Marvin |
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| Sweet Hailey and Cate! |
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| My Love and I |
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| I'm so thankful for him! |
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| He is the most wonderful husband in the world! |
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