11 Days ...

No words ... just prayers for the families of those precious children and brave faculty who lost their lives. {Pictured above - a house in our neighborhood with a fun Christmas display chose only to illuminate this snowman bowed in prayer.}

12 Days ...

Kids Christmas Party {games, crafts, snacks, and Christmas carols}. 

And, we ended the day with a wonderful Stargazing Night with our GENESIS 1:TEN group. Lots of shooting stars and one large meteor burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.

13 Days ...

Our tree ...

14 Days ...

14 Days and counting ... time to finish up the outdoor decorating!

15 Days ...

Sharing another fun Christmas craft ... it was recently featured over on Sugar Bee Crafts where I was guest posting. Click here to read the tutorial on how to make your own "Santa-tizer".

16 Days ...

Second Sunday in Advent. Lexi had the honor tonight of lighting the 2nd candle on our Advent wreath. We are loving our Advent study!

Tonight we skipped out on our church's Christmas Festival. We love the festival but, way too many sick people at our church right now and it is important that we all stay healthy prior to Miranda's arrival. Thankfully, we can watch it on Christmas Day on television.

So tonight's activity - making our welcome poster for Miranda.

17 Days ...

As we draw closer to Christmas, signs of our special Christmas gift are everywhere.

An extra stocking on the mantle.

Lots of laminated sheets with English/Latvian translations.

Thank you to each one of our friends who have played a part in bringing Miranda here and providing for her needs. Each of you has a special place in our hearts and on our "Miranda Tree".