On Friday evening our small (big) group went to a special event. A church in our town put together a cool thing at their church called Journey to Bethlehem. They took us on a guided tour (led by Gideon himself) out in the woods where they had set up scenes on a road to Bethlehem. We saw live donkeys, camel, and sheep and lots of kids and grown ups dressed like all kinds of people from the Bible. There was a beautiful angel and a choir and even a market place. It was funny how much that market reminded me of Guatemala except they were all yelling at us in English. I kept expecting to hear "good price for you maam". Then the best part was seeing the "baby Jesus" in Mary and Joseph's arms at the end. The kids loved it so much and then they gave us hot chocolate and homemade cookies, can't beat that!! This will for sure be a family tradition each year! It sure reminded us of what Christmas is all supposed to be about!!!
I have to add for memory sake that Jenna was not a happy camper during the waiting part. She was being a real toot and Rod and I were having to give her whatever she wanted in order for her not to screech at the TOP of her lungs during the quiet times!!! Ahhhh memories!
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Don't forget that between Jenna, Aubrey, and Tish's baby Deanna stock of crackers were just about gone! The kids were actually really good though, considering all. And yes Next year we will go early and pack lots of snacks! Great time for all!
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