Celebrating Christmas... phase one
Well, the Borseth family in Ames is wrapping up its Christmas celebration!
The kids were wired all day and were particularly energized after the family meal (potatoes and roast beast!). When everything is in balance in a kid's world, there is nothing more exciting than presents. You would love seeing their expressions of joy, but we lost our digital camera about 3 months ago. That means you'll have to wait a couple weeks for the film to get developed.
Here's the take though:
Our first gift was to someone in need. We talked through 5 different groups that sent us request for support and the kids all picked Feed The Children. Anything in our budget that wasn't spent on gifts will go to them.
Next was Isaac. At first he was hesitant, but decided he'd play along. Once he started to rip into the first gift, though, it was over in a hurry. He got a wooden train set from mom & dad and a foam rocket launcher from Rex & Nina.
Savana, who was having a hard time waiting her turn, got a dress-up coloring pad thingy and a stuffed ballerina mouse from mom & dad, and a purple dress from Nina.
Wayne, who was by far the most exuberant of all the kids... it was so cool to see his smiles guys, got a Batman bath set and a Spiderman action figure from mom & dad, and a wooden plane with a sling shot that shoots parachutists from Rex.
Nina, who showed much poise as she opened her gifts, got a bed canopy from mom & dad, and The Princess Bride video from Rex.
And lastly, Rex scored a realistic looking Jedi light saber from mom & dad, and a Star Wars calendar from Nina.
Oh, Mom got lots of chocolate and I got 2 Dinosaur figures and 1 reptile figure from Rex and Nina. (In case you're wondering, Rex and Nina are gainfully employed by the Ames Advertiser.)
So we've been playing and eating sweets all night... if God is pleased when we are filled with joy and holy delight, then I believe we gave Him a smile tonight.
Now it's off to Grandma's for more food and fun. I'm telling ya, I have more fun on Jesus' birthday than I do my own!!