Advent Calendar, days 20-23

December 20 - We gathered up some new and old toys for children that might need them more.

December 21 - At our house, we had a small birthday party for Jesus with some friends. There we brought the toys mentioned above as a symbol of our gift. We ate lunch, sang Happy Birthday to Jesus, had a cupcake and a messy time.

December 22 - We delivered homemade Christmas candy to our neighbors and mailman Mike. We love mailman Mike.

December 23 - It's our family's Christmas Eve as the 4 of us will celebrate at home tomorrow! Jeremy and I decided this morning to divide and conquer. Holden and I shopped for Jeremy one last Christmas present, while Pax had the joy of shopping for me with Jeremy. We ended the evening with a fun reading of T'was the Night Before Christmas while wearing our festive Christmas jammies. And did I mention that 11 days of vacay started for Jeremy today? His work closes down between the holidays. Wow, I'm not sure that I will be able to adjust once he returns to work. :) But we are looking forward to some much needed family time and rest.
Pax wants to give a special Merry Christmas to you! I just couldn't resist this picture. And honestly, I can't resist this boy!

Since I will probably be away from the computer for several days . . .

Merry Christmas from us!
Love,

Jeremy, Melodie, Holden and Pax