Hi,
I am pretty sure the biggest news this month is that Chris shaved. : ) If I remember correct, he started to grow his beard about 2 years ago, and recently he told Amy and I that he is seriously considering shaving it off. A couple of weeks ago he did so! So here is a picture from the day before the "big shaving" and the day of the shaving.
Several people at his workplace and elsewhere did not recognize him at first! Definitely a big change. : ) I think Amy needed the least time to get used to it. Chris jumped each time he saw himself in the mirror for the first couple of days, but he is okay now. : )
A couple of Sundays ago we had the chance to visit our "former" church in Paris, IL. We really miss the amazing people there! It was so nice to see many of them and be able to talk to them a little. Amy even had the chance to play with a friend, Livi.
And this Sunday we were back at our church in Terre Haute, worshipping God with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We are so thankful for our church family. I am especially thankful for the Sunday School and Wednesday Bible study. I love to study the Word of God in depth with other Christians. I can learn so much from them and grow in my faith. What a blessing!
We spent Thanksgiving at Dave and Karen's house. Karen's brothers and David & Becky were all there. We had yummy food and great fellowship. We had our Christmas party early this year due to the wedding (Becky is getting married in a couple of weeks). Unfortunately Kevin (Karen's brother) couldn't make it due to the weather, but Ken (Karen's other brother) and the rest of us were there. Amy got tons of presents and she really enjoyed opening all of them and playing with her new toys. When we came home I packed all her "old" toys and left only the new ones out, and she's been only playing with those ever since. I think her favorite at the moment is the "Chatimal," a little hamster that repeats whatever people say. Amy loves to talk to it and listen to the hamster repeat everything she says.
We are getting ready to leave for Florida. We are leaving in a week and has been preparing for the trip for over a month now. : ) I am pretty sure we are almost all set. Amy has plenty to play with on the 14 hour trip. : ) Prayers are greatly appreciated for the travel, weather, and most importantly the wedding. We are so excited!!!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
