Friday, January 08, 2021

Second Christmas

"Second Christmas" was yesterday, and it was lovely. Bogdan and I went to the first service at our church, then on to an Orthodox church in the center. He had been invited by our library, since he participated in a holiday art contest. The rest of our family went to the second service at our church and stayed long afterwards.




We enjoyed our time at the other church. If we had know there was music before our part, we would have gone earlier. Then Bogdan wanted to walk around a bit and see the decorations, even in the rain. After we got soaked, we had to warm up with treats, of course.





When Bogdan and I came home, the other kids were still at church. When they eventually came back, plus one extra (people who have been here for Agape summer camps will recognise the extra), we ate dinner, went carolling to our neighbours, and then came home for cake and music.






We don't usually have presents on Christmas, but this year a box came. While Jaan walked his friend across town, the others got to open their gifts. Bogdan and Asya were especially excited. They got exactly what they wanted:


All week has been full of fun, and yesterday was a great culmination to all of that. Today we finish up school break and get ready to jump back in to regular life on Monday. A nationwide lockdown started today, too, so music school will start back up online only. And we'll see how everything else will work out around that. We've had a wonderful holiday season!

3 comments:

Baba Julie said...

What a wonderful, beautiful, busy Holiday season you've had! Thank you for the pictures and update! I almost felt like I was there!! We are so grateful that the Christmas pkg got there, as well. We love you all! Baba Julie and Granddaddy

Mom said...

Thank you for updating. Between photos and verbiage, I also almost feel that I was there with you. Daily we are grateful for your improved health and resultant ability to enter more fully into Christmas celebrations. We love you all dearly and pray for a smooth transition back into daily life.

Derek said...

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