I took these this morning as the moon was setting over the mountains and the sun was rising. The moon looks huge as it gets closer to the ground.
Each month our school focuses on a character trait and then once a month at chapel recognizes students for demonstrating them. Last month we had a snow day on our chapel day, so this month they recognized two traits. We had been informed that Hunter was up for the December award but we didn't know that two of our kids would be getting them and it was such a wonderful surprise. So proud of Hunter for getting the Character Trait Award for Self Control and Abbie received the award for Gentleness. Great way to start out the day!
Relaxing day at home on Christmas eve. In the afternoon we watched 'A Christmas Story'. Kids had never seen it before. We then had soup for dinner before heading to church for a candlelight service. As is tradition, kids got new jammies which they all sported!
Abbie and Preston have been in lessons for 3 weeks in December which ended this past Saturday
Today was our first time with all 6 of us skiing together.
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Despite the many boxes that still need to be unpacked, we managed to put our Christmas tree up. Kevin surprised the kids and as we drove up the hill tonight and saw it brightly lit. The kids can't wait to decorate it. It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at the Donaldsons!
Tonight is the third Sunday in Advent. Tonight's candle is rose color, and it stands for the JOY we feel as we wait for Jesus to be born.
December 9th marked the first night in our new home. We slept on mattresses on the floor and ate pizza with boxes all around. It was a perfect night and we can't wait to make new memories as a family here. We are so grateful to have our wonderful family and a house to call home.
Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Tonight we lit the second purple candle which is PEACE.
Kevin took Abbie and Preston up to the mountain today for their first ski lesson. While they were up skiing, Noah and I watched Hunter in the parade and then went over to a live interactive Bethlehem. The boys got to make pottery, paint, transcribe and bake bread. It was so much fun!
