This Christmas is our first not to see either side! It's been a little weird and lonely. We miss seeing all of our friends, going to the candle light service at our church, having an awesome Christmas Eve at the Rushing's, and enjoying Christmas day with our families. We also miss the cold - or at least a change in the temperature (we all know Dallas could be in the 40's or maybe 79 during Christmas). We miss being able to wear jeans and sweaters! We miss hot chocolate. There's just something about Christmas time in the States, with your family, that is so special.
With that being said, we have also enjoyed our time here. We've tried our best to start some fun Christmas traditions. We had delicious home-made cinnamon rolls (yeah, I'm tootin' my own horn)on Christmas day. We've also been able to make some delicious Christmas cookies! This year we have a tree and a fair amount of Christmas decorations! Our family was kind and sent down gifts at Thanksgiving, so we had fun presents to open too! It's also been wonderful to have David home all day (except for today - he's sliding down a volcano at the moment). It's wonderful to not get so wrapped up in the comercialism, busyness, and materialism that is so prevalent in the States. A side benefit is that the weather here is fairly nice - like I slept under a sheet AND a duvet last night!
Here are some pics of what we've been doing...
Beckett helping with the cinnamon rolls.
And here they are!
Opening presents!
My sweet boys! We went to a cute town about 2 hours north of Managua, where there are pine trees, and it's a little cold! Look, they're wearing pants!
Hanging out with my friend Alicia in her Daddy's car!
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