Holly Jolly Photos

I have neglected to post Christmasy events as they've occurred- so now you get a BIG dose of Christmas all in one shot. I think this may be a record for the most photos ever in one post. I hope it leaves you feeling merry and bright! Personally it leaves me feeling like a want  a long winters nap (ha!)

                              Rooftop Light display in Shatin

Making wrapping paper using Starfruit from our village tree

stained glass ornament

looking cute

Mom's Group Christmas Party

Hong Kong snow with our friend Phoebe

baking!!

Annette's performance- she was a star!

 Josiah doing the Jingle Bell Rock

          I really need to post the video of this- Grandparents remind me (:

 Reading a Christmas story as part of Josiah's class party

Annual Christmas cookie exchange

Gingerbread House decorating

A very special, meaningful event to us this year was a Christmas party we hosted for the neighbors in our village. It was the first event we've had with entirely local friends. We weren't sure how it would go, but we all had so much fun. Many of them commented that they'd never been in a "foreigners" house before. We played a game and there was a lot of laughter and chatter (mostly in Chinese). We feel so thankful for the friendships we are building here. 

 Merry Christmas!! May this Christmas bring you joy, rest, and gratitude!