For Christmas this year we had a wonderful opportunity to help a family that wasn't going to get much for Christmas. So we teamed up with the Arnolds, who feel that they have been so blessed these past months and wanted to give something back!
Anyway, we split up the family and we all went and did our own shopping, then we gathered at the Arnolds house to wrap the presents.
We had a lot of fun! This is Ray "helping" with the ribbons.
Alyssa even took the time to show Ellie how to make the perfect ribbon bows.
Everyone got it to the act!
This is the pile of presents for the family!
After the wrapping we all ate choc. cake and cinnamon rolls. Teresa is the best cook!
Bekah found out about Ipod music from Alyssa(now she wants one)
Lyn and Shayla had a air hockey death match! Lyn only won by one point!
After that we got all bundled up and went to deliver the presents. It was so neat to hide and see the children jumping for joy, and saying "It's from Santa!" and then to feel the true spirit of Christmas in our hearts. It was wonderful and I believe our children understood the true meaning of Christmas! We ended the evening by singing the First Noel and joining the Arnolds in family prayer. They have such a sweet spirit about them, especially Andrew. They need our prayers and we need their example!
Anyway, we split up the family and we all went and did our own shopping, then we gathered at the Arnolds house to wrap the presents.
We had a lot of fun! This is Ray "helping" with the ribbons.
Alyssa even took the time to show Ellie how to make the perfect ribbon bows.
Everyone got it to the act!
This is the pile of presents for the family!After the wrapping we all ate choc. cake and cinnamon rolls. Teresa is the best cook!
Bekah found out about Ipod music from Alyssa(now she wants one)
Lyn and Shayla had a air hockey death match! Lyn only won by one point!After that we got all bundled up and went to deliver the presents. It was so neat to hide and see the children jumping for joy, and saying "It's from Santa!" and then to feel the true spirit of Christmas in our hearts. It was wonderful and I believe our children understood the true meaning of Christmas! We ended the evening by singing the First Noel and joining the Arnolds in family prayer. They have such a sweet spirit about them, especially Andrew. They need our prayers and we need their example!
3 comments:
Those pictures are priceless and that is so darn sweet. What a super experience for your kids. That is truly amazing, good job for giving your kids such a meaningful experience. I love the Arnolds too, they are wonderful.
Did I mention I love all the pictures? The air hockey cracks me up, Shayla can be ruthless!
Don't read my scrooge blog please. This is very cool, good for you and your fun families...
What big hearts you all have. It's so hard when it comes that time of year to put your money else where besides your own family. You both are such good examples to everyone. I would have loved to see the faces of the family when they opened the door. You guys are awesome!
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