Elle got these great sparkly shoes from Aunt Kim! They are 2 or 3 sizes too big, but she doesn't care. She wore them all over the house today for at least 3 hours. Thanks Aunt K!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas Day
"Joy to the World, the Lord is Come"
We pray that everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We spent most of Christmas Day with just the 5 of us, and had dessert in the evening with my (Kris') aunt and uncle. We were reminded of how different of a culture we live in when we heard jack-hammering next door. The neighbors are remodeling their house, and Christmas day is just another day here. We still have mail delivery and all the businesses are open. Even the Christians here don't take time off, though they do have special church services.
We pray that everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We spent most of Christmas Day with just the 5 of us, and had dessert in the evening with my (Kris') aunt and uncle. We were reminded of how different of a culture we live in when we heard jack-hammering next door. The neighbors are remodeling their house, and Christmas day is just another day here. We still have mail delivery and all the businesses are open. Even the Christians here don't take time off, though they do have special church services.
Things Heard around the Larsen House
Had you spent Christmas Eve with us, here is a list that Andy composed of things you would have heard. ENJOY!!
“Don’t drill your sister’s head.” Said to Ike concerning his new toy drill
“A little lower.” Said by mom when Ike started to then drill mom’s back
“Don’t step on Joey.” Said to Noelle when she is in his vicinity.
“Do you want to go to the bathroom with me?” Ike’s question to Noelle throughout the day.
“Mom, this is good.” A 3 year old actually said that about dinner.
“Noelle, you have a gazillion toys. You don’t have to play with the butter.”
“Andy, could you stop shaving and take some pictures.” Said to Andy concerning his new toy shaver. He might have to up his shaving to 3 times a week.
“There’s a whole bunch right there. Right there. Ellie, there’s a whole bunch right there. Ellie! A whole bunch! Ellie, Ellie. Right there. Look, there’s a whole bunch right there! A whole bunch. Ellie, there’s a whole bunch right there! Huh.” Ike explaining to Ellie where she might find some parts of her tea set. She finally found them.
“A Bop gave me a Merry Christmas Present!” A Ba (Hakka for Uncle) is our neighbor who is very generous with Ike.
“Ellie, can I help you.” Translation: Ellie, I (Ike) am going to open your present whether you like it or not.
“Ellie is scared of Napkin Man.” See picture. Thanks Jude Law!
“Don’t drill your sister’s head.” Said to Ike concerning his new toy drill
“A little lower.” Said by mom when Ike started to then drill mom’s back
“Don’t step on Joey.” Said to Noelle when she is in his vicinity.
“Do you want to go to the bathroom with me?” Ike’s question to Noelle throughout the day.
“Mom, this is good.” A 3 year old actually said that about dinner.
“Noelle, you have a gazillion toys. You don’t have to play with the butter.”
“Andy, could you stop shaving and take some pictures.” Said to Andy concerning his new toy shaver. He might have to up his shaving to 3 times a week.
“There’s a whole bunch right there. Right there. Ellie, there’s a whole bunch right there. Ellie! A whole bunch! Ellie, Ellie. Right there. Look, there’s a whole bunch right there! A whole bunch. Ellie, there’s a whole bunch right there! Huh.” Ike explaining to Ellie where she might find some parts of her tea set. She finally found them.
“A Bop gave me a Merry Christmas Present!” A Ba (Hakka for Uncle) is our neighbor who is very generous with Ike.
“Ellie, can I help you.” Translation: Ellie, I (Ike) am going to open your present whether you like it or not.
“Ellie is scared of Napkin Man.” See picture. Thanks Jude Law!
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 21, 2007
Ike's Christmas Program?!?!?!
Today was Ike's Christmas program at school. I'm not really sure what was going on because it was all in Chinese, but it was fun to watch anyway. First the kids did a little fashion show (or that is how it appeared to me), then they did a little dance. It seemed more like a Halloween program with Jingle Bells playing in the background. Oh well, the kids had fun!
Cookie Time
6 1/2 months
Friday, December 14, 2007
Egg Nog Lattes Anyone???
A Trip to Minnesota
Two weeks ago Joey and I joined my parents on their flight back to the US to say good-bye to my amazing aunt. She went home to be with the Lord last month, but left behind a beautiful testimony of God's faithfulness to His children. Thank you, Cheri, for always being there for me and all your family and friends.
While there, my 91 year old grandma also passed away. She was a wonderful grandma and taught me so many things!
I will miss you both dearly, and will see you again in Heaven.
Joey got to meet many people while we were gone. Here are just a few pics from our time in Minnesota.
Playing with cousins Rayna and Celia
Spending time with cousin Montana
Joey and Kathryn all bundled up and ready for the cold
Visiting Great Grandma Gladys
Cousins Katie and Amy put him to sleep (or tried to at least)
Helping Kathryn celebrate her 1st birthday....Kathryn helped entertain Joey all week. He loved it!
Visiting Santa
Visiting with Great Grandma Bestemor before she went home to be with Jesus
A highlight for Kris....snow!!! This tree is right outside my parents house.
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