Our First Christmas in Uganda

Christmas is a day where we celebrate our Savior leaving His throne in heaven, where He was worshiped every hour by angels, and coming down as a baby. A little, innocent baby. For you. Who’s mom had to change His diapers (or whatever they used :P). For us. Who fell down a scratched his knee. For us. Who had to grow up. For us. Who was spit on. For us. Who was beaten. For you. Who was killed. For us. But it all began on a wonderful night when there wasn’t room for Mary and Joseph in the inn and they quickly ran to a stable, and our King was born! He was born in a stable, and laid in a manger. Our Savior. Our King. Our God! In flesh! For us.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Luke 2:8-12

I love Christmas time! Something about just makes me happy :) This Christmas was our first Christmas in Uganda! It was so wonderful! We started the day off with getting up and reading the last chapter of 'Jotham's Journey' then opening presents. I got a photography book, a beautiful purple bracelet, candy, and an apron :) After that we ate some yummy cinnamon rolls (thanks, Mom!), then, around noon, we went over to the Gordon's house! We spent the day cooking, swimming, playing risk, playing psp, barbequing, and talking! After supper and dessert we left their house at 7:30, and headed home (driving in Uganda at night is a dangerous job! I"m very proud of dad for braving it :) Once at home we all snuggled into our beds and listened to dad read the Christmas story. It was a wonderful Christmas!! I really really enjoyed it :D

Nate and Laura reading some new books

Annie playing with her new jump rope :)

I love this little boy!

The little boys got these cool wooden animals!

Mom's yummy cinnamon rolls (I got this picture right before the put them in the oven :P)

Christmas music sailed it's way through house all morning

Annie's new doll, Teddy :)

Then we got to the Gordon's house! 

Benji playing psp, and Josiah on his ipod (I think..)

Garrett and Nate spent most of the day playing in the pool :)

Laura and Riana talking/swinging

Jed and Nate playing

Charlotte and Annie swinging :)

Josiah and Benji

Then the older boys played Josiah's new Risk game

While watching Top Gear one the wall..with a projector :)

I saw this lighting coming through the glass..it was practically screaming for me to take a picture :)

Dad and Mr. Gordon grilling 

Lily :)

Then it was time to eat!!!!!

Oh and the Gordon's made this amazing punch! It was really good :D 

But through out the whole day we thought of Katelyn and Josh back in the States <3

How was your Christmas?