We enjoyed Christmas fun in December, in between the birthday and moving preparations :-).
We had a fun treat of a snowfall the week of Christmas. Sadly, it didn't stick around for us to enjoy a white Christmas like they had in DFW this year, but it was great! We really enjoyed the chance to go sledding and throw snowballs. Daisy LOVED the snow and ran around like a crazy dog the whole time we were playing outside! (see her in the background of this picture?)
Katie had a nice Christmas program at school - here she is with her sweet friend Anna Sophie. They sang songs in Spanish and English, with a Hanukkah song partly in Hebrew thrown in there too. The program ended with an older class doing Indian dancing - I think these occasions highlight the international-ness of life here the most! It was quite a cultural range!
Christmas was definitely different this year because we were completely alone! We are moving home 3 weeks after Christmas, so it just didn't make sense to go home or for anyone to come here. It was definitely a little sad on Christmas day and on the days when our families were gathering to celebrate together. But we had a nice quiet day with just us 3. Some of our family sent us gifts to open on Christmas Day which was so thoughtful and made the day special. And some of our family is waiting to celebrate with us until we get home. Next year we look forward to again celebrating Christmas with all the parts of our family.
The big hit of Christmas was definitely Katie's electronic keyboard. She was soooo excited! She has been asking for a piano or a guitar for 6 months, so it was just what she wanted. (here's her reaction when she realized what was under the tree!) She didn't think she would really get a piano because she thought we wouldn't be able to take it back to TX.
(and the next picture is her reaction when we assured her it would be coming back to TX with us - she said "yes!" :-) ) She has said this several times about several things - I'm not sure if she is only thinking of the suitcases or if that's just some underlying anxiety she has about the move. It was fun to completely surprise her even with something she has asked for so much!
Here's one more pic of Daisy - she even got to be festive for Christmas :-)
We had a fun treat of a snowfall the week of Christmas. Sadly, it didn't stick around for us to enjoy a white Christmas like they had in DFW this year, but it was great! We really enjoyed the chance to go sledding and throw snowballs. Daisy LOVED the snow and ran around like a crazy dog the whole time we were playing outside! (see her in the background of this picture?)
Katie had a nice Christmas program at school - here she is with her sweet friend Anna Sophie. They sang songs in Spanish and English, with a Hanukkah song partly in Hebrew thrown in there too. The program ended with an older class doing Indian dancing - I think these occasions highlight the international-ness of life here the most! It was quite a cultural range!
Christmas was definitely different this year because we were completely alone! We are moving home 3 weeks after Christmas, so it just didn't make sense to go home or for anyone to come here. It was definitely a little sad on Christmas day and on the days when our families were gathering to celebrate together. But we had a nice quiet day with just us 3. Some of our family sent us gifts to open on Christmas Day which was so thoughtful and made the day special. And some of our family is waiting to celebrate with us until we get home. Next year we look forward to again celebrating Christmas with all the parts of our family.
The big hit of Christmas was definitely Katie's electronic keyboard. She was soooo excited! She has been asking for a piano or a guitar for 6 months, so it was just what she wanted. (here's her reaction when she realized what was under the tree!) She didn't think she would really get a piano because she thought we wouldn't be able to take it back to TX. 
(and the next picture is her reaction when we assured her it would be coming back to TX with us - she said "yes!" :-) ) She has said this several times about several things - I'm not sure if she is only thinking of the suitcases or if that's just some underlying anxiety she has about the move. It was fun to completely surprise her even with something she has asked for so much!
Here's one more pic of Daisy - she even got to be festive for Christmas :-)
4 comments:
That is funny about asking for a piano or guitar... Maybe it is the age... Wendy asked for a guitar, cymbals, and drums.... So we ended up with rock band and Lego rock band.... Loud Christmas morning!
that is funny, Shelley - we've got to get our musical girls together sometime! Thanks for commenting too - I was afraid my lack of posting has lost me all my readers :-)
I love that you were able to catch Katie's look of surprise! Hey, our girls got guitars for Cmas, maybe they can have a jam session sometime! I hope she is thoroughly enjoying it! Love ya'll!
Christmas alone is sad but next Christmas will be much easier for all of your family.
Yesterday, Christmas in February was so much fun with you all.
Love and hugs,
Dad/Rich/Grandpa
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