Christmas & Things Bsides

Hello All!

I thought I would add a bit to Derek's post (You know I always like the last word!). We had a great Christmas together. It was very different being away from friends, family, and snow!

We spent Christmas at the beach...and a day at the beach is not complete without someone getting pooped on by all of the seagulls....well, guess who was the lucky winner? Merry Christmas to me!

















And for those of you who wonder about some of the regular day-to-day things we do while working in Mexico...this picture's for you!

This picture was taken while we were in line yesterday to cross the us border. We waited in line for about 1 1/2 hours! We were in Mexico visiting some families who are in the mustard seed program. I think we waited in line almost as long as we were working...at least it felt like it!

The border lines are generally not this long, but we do spend alot of time waiting!

CHRISTMAS IN THE HEAT

It has been a new Christmas for us this year. We have found it to be a good experience for us. Although without snow it was difficult to make it feel like Christmas. On the 24th we were invited to Timoteo's and Pastor Ana's for supper. We went expecting to get some good mexican food that we really like, like tomalis, Kaldo, and beans, but we were surprised. We got turkey, gravy, and spegetti, and of coasre pop.

Then on the 25th we did our gift thing in the morning and then went and spent the day on South Padre Island on the beach.

It was a great Christmas, but we missed our families and friends.

(Jo wouldn't let me put a pic. of her in a swimsuit)

This is our Christmas dinner american style

The mystery of the sweater!

Hello all!

I am wondering if you can solve this mystery for me...We received a great package from Derek's Mom the other day. She put some of my warm clothes in it. You won't believe me, but it is cold here, and we didn't pack warm enough clothes...

Anyways, In the box was this great sweater, the only thing is...it's not mine...I've never seen it before, but I really like it!!

I'll keep it unless I've stolen someone else's sweater! So if it's yours and you need it back speak now or forever be without your sweater!!

THANKS EVERYONE FOR BLESSING US OVER AND OVER (even with great sweaters!)!!!
WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOU!!

Feliz Navidad

Wow! It's been too long since I updated everyone on the happenings in our life! We have returned to Brownsville/Matamoros for Christmas, and to help with the Christmas fiesta for the mustard seed program. We just had it today....It was terribly cold, but otherwise a very successful Day!

We have had a busy week preparing for this big event...



We made over 200 candy bags on Tuesday night. Some help from Phil & Karen's church arrived, so we made an assembly line and had a lot of fun!










Then we had to wrap over 60 gifts. Good thing Janet showed up to help, or I think we'd still be wrapping! She was a big help!







Well, all the hard work paid off because the fiesta today was great! The prepared a program for their parents, showing them all the things they are learning through the Mustard Seed Program.

(By the way, I'm not biased, but the little guy in the middle row with the blue jacket is the cutest! He's Urias - Our sponsor child!)



We served a great meal for the families. All the food was provided by a church in Brownsville. We had about 200 people there.

They really enjoyed it!


















We distributed a whole bunch of presents!!

I think that everyone had a really great time today!!

Interesting? Facts:

On my way to class today I saw: 1 cat 3 turkeys 7 chickens 10 dogs and 1 goat... and I`m only 1/2 way there! (I made an email pitstop) Betcha can`t beat that!