...how lovely are the branches. Thank you to all our wonderful family and friends that joined us (despite the horrendous weather) for the ornament party. It was a huge success, 81 adults and 56 kids (not including us) came out to help us decorate our tree and share some Christmas Joy! It was POURING rain but we had guests from as far south as San Diego and as far north as L.A. Of course we missed those of you who were feeling under the weather or just not up to braving the storm, but since we hardly had a moment to visit, it's probably best
We had dancing, cookie decorating, puzzle making, visiting, eating and of course, tree trimming! Our tree is so gorgeous I don't ever want to take it down. Our landlord, Diego, came by to decorate it (with out ornaments) so it was spectacular before the party even began.
Below is a link where you can view some some photos. I asked each guest to fill out a card to let us know why they chose their particular ornament and am planning to make a scrap book. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics of the cookie decorating but if anyone has any (or others), please send them to me
We are all set for a great vacation and came up with a compromise that made the whole family happy, we are heading to Hawaii but will be back Christmas day. Hopefully when we return, the plywood for our new roof will be up and I'll have lots to report on construction progress.
Until then Mele Kalikimaka! (which means Merry Christmas in Hawaiian)
Click here for the pictures
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Stefani,
ReplyDeleteWe got your Christmas card...and Sage (age 8) wanted to sign on to your blog and read about you. She read your blog carefully and was very touched by all that you shared. And said, "Stefani is having a hard life". I thought you might want to know that a little 8 year old girl's heart goes out to you.
Shirin
Shirin - How sweet of Sage. She is a compassionate little girl and what discernment she has to know our life isn't bad, just hard. Please assure her, it's certainly not all hard, infact, it's getting easier; we just got back from Hawaii after all. We are hoping to be past the "hard" part of this struggle but know that doesn't exempt us from any further hardships but we are counting on this experience making us better people and enabling us to comfort others better.
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Hi Stephanie~ didn't know your email, but thought I could get a cyber message to you, this way. Thank you for the nice note you included with your Christmas card...it meant a lot to both of us. My email is janellbaker@verizon.net Love, Chet and Janell
ReplyDeletePS... if you email I will send you a pic of our new puppies!
Lovely tree, I am so sorry I missed seeing it in person :(
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