Sunday, December 15th was our Church Pageant. The kids had been practicing during the previous few Sunday's and they did great!! Reese did not participate, maybe next year! She was not on her best behavior, not just at Church but all day. We're not sure why! Em knew every line, action and song by heart and Blake confidently delivered his one line, "I is for in God's love!" Blake was quite nervous and had told us a few times, "I'm not going." lol! But he went and he rocked it ;) It was fun for them to be a part of the pageant this year, as we missed last years! We're looking forward to the PJ Church service on Christmas Eve. It's like a birthday party for Jesus - complete with cake!
We're busy, busy, busy with Christmas preparations - shopping, baking, getting classmate and teacher gifts together, etc, etc. I intended to volunteer for Santa's anonymous one Friday evening but with freezing rain, I didn't want to drive to the south side. Another volunteer opportunity has popped up and I'm very excited to contribute. This Sunday evening I am going to be handing out chili, hot chocolate, warm clothing and homemade baking at the Hope Mission in downtown Edmonton. I joined a local group called, S.M.I.L.E. (Supporting Many Individuals by Lending Encouragement) Edmonton , and hope to volunteer more in the future.
Wishing everyone a great week-leading up to Christmas!! Em and Blake's last day of school tomorrow and we are all off until January 6th - can not wait for some down time and family time :)
Take care,
Tracy
