Christmas Morning

I'm pretty sure that Christmas morning in Cambodia held all the excitement that it does in the U.S.



Can we open presents yet?




Everyone waiting impatiently while breakfast is cooking


Kris made excellent bacon and pancakes! He always knows just when to flip 'em so they are cooked through but not burnt. It's an art. Yum!



We brought our Advent calendar with us, and here the kids are placing the last item - baby Jesus - in the manger. Now it is complete!


We brought a couple of small gifts for the kids to open here. They loved and appreciated these small things. I think that being here has really helped them to be grateful for things that otherwise they would take for granted.


David likes his new yo-yo.


A small basketball hoop for our "tiny boy" (that's what Daniel says he is).


Katherine is investigating her new tea set.


Mr. Hale is excited about his Isaac's new toy!


Isaac was certainly present, but not so aware of his first Christmas.


We had a few mystery guests appear during our morning festivities:







We hope that you enjoyed being with your family this Christmas, and that, most of all, you were blessed by reflection on God's great love for His people by coming as a baby to die for our sins. Our place in His family is truly worth celebrating!