Merry Christmas!

We began our Christmas morning reading the story of Jesus' birth from Luke 2. Then, we opened our stockings and presents from under our lovely little tree, which we sprayed pine tree air freshener. Thank you Alison and Lynne for mine and Anna's wonderful presents!! My favorite present was from Dad to Mom: a "gift card" to our favorite restaurant in Kijabe, Mama Chiku's. After all the unwrapping, we made our turkey, an exciting feat. Dad read off the label, "Cook for one hour on 200 degrees Centigrade for every 5 kilograms." I said, "Wow, at least the time is in units that we understand!" But it turned out just fine! We went to our friends the Barnes' who come every year for 3 months. Dr. Barnes is a Pathologist. There were two other short term couples there, so it was a fun time with new and old friends. We sang Christmas carols, prayed together, fellowshipped, and of course, ate. And ate some more! Then we came home and played two new (Christmas present) games together. I hope you all had as blessed a Christmas as we did!

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." Luke 2:14

Left: Dad and Dr. Barnes cutting the turkey.

Below: Our new friends.