Christmas in San Antonio

Nykia, Cale and Tanner(my nephew) in San Antonio.

Anslee in her Jenny jump up! She got this for Christmas

from the Askey's

Anslee in Grampy's reindeer antlers!

Cale at the Wildlife Safari. Up close and

personal with the Zebra's

We had a wonderful time in San Antonio with the family. I do say that this is the first time I have ever had Christmas in a Hotel room. We had a good time. The weather was a bit chilly, but we made the best of it. We even tackled the outlets in San Marcus. We also visited a Wildlife Safari. It was a blast! The animals would come right up to your car, and sometimes even into your car. Scott had a close encounter with an ostrich. Thanks again to our parents and She-she for coming and meeting us to make our Christmas special. I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!!

Love,

Scott, Gayla, Nykia, Cale, and Anslee

Getting ready for Christmas

We hosted the annual children's christmas party at the church. We changed it a bit, and made it a family Christmas party. The children spent time decorating cookies, and making ornaments. After the family party, Scott had a party for the youth. They had a great time making human Christmas trees and a human present. He did a devotion that correlated to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". This was a devotion about loving those people who are difficult to love. The scripture reference was Matt. 9:36. They also did a dirty Santa gift exchange. Scott ended up with a dolly!!

We had a group here from Sachse, TX for Thanks giving. They arrived Thanksgiving Day. We had tamales waiting for them when they arrived. Since most internationals had to work on Thanksgiving Day, we invited them all over for supper and football! The football, of course, was Scott's idea.
They next day we begin cooking! We cooked Thanksgiving dinner for the Children's Home. When we arrived, Marilyn from the group, told the Thanksgiving story and did a craft with the children. We feed about 60 people at dinner time. The children didn't take to well to an American Thanksgiving dinner. They thought it was kinda wierd! They did enjoy the turkey, ham, and of course the SWEETS! We had so much food left over, we had enough to feed the each family from the village of El Higo. On Sat. we went back to the Children's Home. Jenny gave the children haircuts. George and Phillip made a sign for our church. It was a jam packed three days!!
I'm looking forward to Christmas! We will be meeting Scott's parents, my Mom, and my sister in San Antonio for Christmas. I can't wait!! Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving!!
Love, Gayla