Christmas at home

We enjoyed a quiet and blessed Christmas here in our home. Although we missed our families from Ontario we did enjoy fellowship here. It was a pleasure to spend time with the family of God at our church Christmas eve service. The children sang and did recitations from Scripture. It was a blessing to be surrounded by the fellowship of the saints. We were blessed to be invited for Christmas dinner at friends from church. We hope your celebrations were a blessing as well.

The boys enjoyed a variety of gifts (toys, chocolate, books, gift cards...).

Uncle Scott gave the boys these "Music T-shirts" which Aunt Anita forewarned would be loud! Peter is beating on the drums and Gideon is improvising on the electric guitar. They come with a speaker and batteries! Thanks Uncle Scott!


Peter and Gideon with their gift cards from Aunt Joyce. To keep the boys in suspense, since they were expecting a Canada Post parcel....I wrapped the cards in a large moving box hoping to have the boys think it was Lego! Well...initially it was a go until Peter discovered when holding the box that it felt the same size as a moving box! (you know you've moved often when your son recognizes the size of a moving box!)

Peter used his gift card to purchase a digital camera(in his hand) and a small amount of Lego, while Gideon purchase the Fire Station Lego set with two vehicles and has a small balance for a future purchase! Thanks Aunt Joyce!


Knowing that the boys enjoy reading, Uncle Harry and Aunt Janey sent a gift card for the national bookstore. Peter purchased The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) and one of J.K. Rowling's books. Gideon purchased Lost in the Barrens by Farley Mowat.


We look forward to enjoying other gifts on our family ski trip in January.