Christmas at our house - by Alexis

Christmas is my favorite time of year because we celebrate God's gift to us: Jesus. Whenever I look at the tree or hear one of my favorite Christmas carols, a tingling feeling of joy and happiness comes over me.  Here are a few pictures I took of our decorations.  I hope you like them!



MMMMMM....spritz!

Beautiful ornament

 

BIG tree

Merry Christmas!

Christmas in July

OK, I know it isn't really July, but that is what Christmas here in the southern hemisphere feels like.   The seasons are the opposite from those in the US.  We are definitely not walking in a Winter Wonderland, or Dashing through the snow.  We are just entering summer and the temperature is rising. So it feels like Christmas in July. It has been so nice lately, that we decided to take a trip to the beach.  The day turned out a bit cloudy, but it was still warm enough to enjoy the surf and the sand.  As you can see, the kids had a great time. 




Merry Christmas from Peru

Although we miss the snow, sledding on Mt. Hood, and sipping hot cocoa in front of the fireplace, we can't complain about being able to go to the beach two weeks before Christmas.