Church Christmas Dinner

As usual, after the Christmas dinner at church, Santa made a visit. The kids were totally brave and prepared this time. Finally! Emmie put on her best dress for him and rehearsed what she would say to him. She wanted a new bike. She told me she didn't tell him what kind and that she would let him pick out one for her. I know that really he better bring a Hello Kitty bike or he'll be in trouble. She has complete faith in Santa's judgement.

Clay didn't wear his best clothes but he did run and put on a clean shirt that he thought Santa would like right before we piled in the car to head to church. The kids take their Santa visits very seriously.

Emmie and Clay were both very brave and went right up to sing with the primary children. We didn't have to poke or prod them along like we've had to in the past years. It's so nice to see the kids growing up and feeling more comfortable and confident in themselves.