December was way different this year than what we've gotten used to overseas... for starters, it was cold. :) Overstuffed stores decorated for Christmas and the radio blared Christmas music non-stop, both much to Brant's annoyance. But mostly, it was just way, way busy with lots of events and activities. We enjoyed all the treats - chocolate chips and Christmas sprinkles; driving around and seeing decorated houses; shopping. :) (Well, just I enjoyed that!) Fun, but definitely crazy...
The boys wanted a "big" tree this year, one that was "real." We headed to a local tree farm to cut one down.
Elijah found one he wanted for his room...
We finally picked one as a fam...
And the men all helped cut it down...
In our house, decorated with borrowed ornaments...
We spent one Friday night at a living nativity (which I didn't get a single pic of!) and then at a trail of lights which was way fun...
And we ended the evening with huge slices of pie...
The boys participated in the church's Christmas program...
We baked treats for the neighbors and the boys' teachers...
Made a gingerbread train...
And visited Santa at the little candy shop in town...
The boys with their advent gift of the day...
Right before Christmas, we packed up our house and moved in with my parents. Sad to say good bye to our little house - SO thankful for the beautiful little house God has given us. This is on the last day...
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