What a beautiful night (yet freezing) at church. It was called "A Night in Bethlehem." Before I tell about that I wanted to mention how special it was this morning in church because Peter and I were chosen to light the two advent candles on the advent wreath in front of the congregation. It was so sweet of the Pastor to ask us to do that and we were honored...and nervous!
We invited Michelle and her family to come along. And actually this event was a combined effort from her church as well as ours. The night started at 5:00 pm and there was a Christmas pageant outside retelling the night when Jesus was born. It was performed up on a hill and by children about 3rd grade and up. It was beyond beautiful. There was singing, and live music with instruments. It truly was one of the nicest things I have ever seen.
Then there was a huge tree lighting which was beautiful as well. Being that it was below 30 degrees and the wind was howling - we were all anxious to get inside. Inside the church was set up like the town of Bethlehem. There were all these booths set up like a jewelery booth, bread, incense, dreidel making and more. They also had cookies and hot chocolate.
That's Erika working hard on making her dreidel. So cute. Aunt Judy helped a lot and so did Michelle while I took the pictures! The men (Michelle's husband JC and Peter) were back at the table talking. 
The crew working hard on those dreidels! See how short I got my hair cut on Saturday?? Six inches down and I love it! 
That is Erika with her Sunday school teacher Miss. Kathy. I really really like Miss. Kathy. She has a warmth factor of 100%! She is one of the biggest reasons that we joined the church. Erika does so well with her. In fact, the other day I was driving past the church with Erika in the car and she said "Kathy" and I told her "Yes" and then she cried because we weren't going there! So sweet. And that sure is the sign of love!
Belle and Erika made some really pretty star ornaments for the Christmas tree!
Erika making a necklace with Aunt Judy. Aunt Judy is the best because she is so helpful with Erika and very loving. Also I can see how much joy Erika brings to Aunt Judy's life. It's great.
2 comments:
Erika Looks so cute, and mommy looks hot to with her hair cut
That is just wonderful that you found a nice church and have so many things that they do. OH and love the hair too!
Damiane'
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