Growing up we always went caroling at Christmas time and received carolers
at our home. I recall Christmas with fondness as a child. Even though we
never had many presents there was always a wonderful feeling of excitement
and happiness while we celebrated together as a family. I enjoyed having to
get all dressed up and sit at the beautiful arranged table with all my siblings.
My mother cooked some wonderful dishes that I try to imitate for my own
family every Christmas.
It's almost Christmas here and I am glad that this year we've had a chance to carol
together with friends in Romanian. It was a beautiful event . To hear Jasmine
caroling in Romanian was quite the treat.
We have also enjoyed our ward Christmas party with the Polar Express theme.
The children got to decorate sugar cookies and make their own bell ornament.
There was also face painting and Jasmine decided on a polar bear for her face
and Andrew picked Rudolf the rain deer.
What else did we do? Well, the prego mamas in the ward joined in for a group picture
as there are several of us do in 2010. There will be many little boys born this upcoming
year.
Another party Andrew and I were involved in was Jasmine's school winter party. My
little baker and I made 36 banana chocolate chip muffins for the class early in the
morning plus some chocolate wafers with crushed candy canes. Jasmine was so happy
that we were able to participate and from the class reply I think the treats were a success.