Snow & A Christmas Party!

We got our first snow today! I know that it may not be that exciting but we don't get that much snow here in the Salem area so when we do it is a big deal! It is so beautiful and there is something magical about it. It makes me smile!



Yesterday we had our first Open House for our community at our church. I was primarily in charge of putting it together and it turned out to be a great success! We had hot cocoa, cider and cookies to start in the foyer and the Children's Dept. had crafts for the children. At 7:00 we opened up the sanctuary where we had tables all decorated and then later we served dessert. The program was great. It was a variety show of sorts, the Pastor's( Pastor Kyle, Pastor Doug and Pastor Dave) did a Beach Boys routine, except they were called "Dr. Doug and the Preacher Boys." It was hilarious! They were wearing shorts, hawaiian shirts, sunglasses and santa hats and they did a lip-sync routine to Little St. Nick. Kyle was the lead singer and he did great. Halfway through the show we served dessert and then the children did their Christmas program. We ended the night with Santa making an appearance and taking pictures. It was really fun and we loved being able to give that gift to the community. I love Christmas!

Right now Kyle and I are enjoying hot cocoa, a fire and relaxing on his first Sunday evening with no seminary the next day! He just received his grade from his Greek final and got a 98%! He is amazing! He is really going to enjoy this break from school and time with his family! We are both looking forward to this season in so many ways! Merry Christmas Everyone! God Bless!