Scripture

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NASB)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Our Christmas in Oxford

We had a nice Christmas last month even though we certainly missed being with our families. We spent time with friends from church here and with some neighbors from Ghana.

So many of you sent Christmas cards or little gifts and we are so thankful that you remembered us in this way. We also were able to video Skype with our families and open presents with them watching!

 
When Emily opened her Christmas Eve present from Papa and Grammy she said, "Oh, it's baby Jesus!" We later called her 'Baby Girl Jesus.' :)

 
Christmas morning with her new dollhouse from Grandy, Ellie and Will! There's obviously some large colorful frogs in the neighborhood.

 
Emily listening to Papa read to her from the nativity book they sent.

 
Emily excited about the new tea set that she can paint!

 
Emily got new safety scissors and we spent the day carefully cutting open each present. We're sure she'll rip into presents in the future, but it was nice to open gifts at a more relaxed pace.

 
The two of us figuring out the cool Nightlight Ladybug that NaiNai sent works. It lights up in different colors and projects the moon and stars all over Emily's room at night.

 
Emily got some new books, clothes, and this puzzle of animals in the jungle. She loves doing puzzles.


Here's our girl deep in concentration (note the tongue) painting her teapot blue! 





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