Ginny found this little Christmas tree way back in the middle of October. We got some strange looks and comments from people in the shopping center who thought it was a bit early for Christmas decorations. Anyway we thought it turned out just right.
Since we had to leave Ginny's 70 nativities at home I told her she could buy an English one here. We were quite surpised at how meager the selection is here. We finaly found this one that was designed by an English lady then imported from China. We are still going to count it as our English nativity.
We got a gift certificate for a free Christmas plant from the garden shop where we bought the nativity. We have had it for a couple of weeks since this picture was taken. The orginal blooms are still there plus it has added a lot more.
A kind couple in our ward gave us this advent calendar along with a pile of gifts. Each day we open a scroll. It alternates between a suggestion for something to do for someone else, a Christmas scripture for us to read, and a gift for us. We have really enjoyed it.
Last night it started snowing and now we have two or three inches on the ground. The people here say that they haven't had this much snow in many years. It makes us feel right at home.We wish you all a very merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Wish we were there with you. Rhonda's been on the phone with Steph.
ReplyDeleteYour tree looks great and I'm glad you found a Nativity that you like. Its beautiful. Merry Christmas. We love you.
ReplyDeleteThe snowflakes are so pretty! I'm so happy you found some fun decorations to make it seem more like home. Your nativity will be a great addition to the 70 you have at home ;)
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