Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent with family. Best of all - Michael took the day off work so we were able to be a family all day. First we had a visit from Michael's dad. It was nice to see him and we exchanged gifts and then he got on his way and returned home.

Later that night, my dad and Brenda came up and we went to church at our church, First Evangelical Free Church. I actually had a speaking part in our Christmas Eve service. I successfully got through it without forgetting anything or mispronouncing anything. It was a huge accomplishment. Brenda even said that when I spoke Joshua woke up and started looking around for me. Isn't that cute. It was wonderful worshipping as a family.

After church, we all headed to the only restaurant open, Denny's and enjoyed a meal together. It was unfortunately pouring down rain when we left the church - it didn't let up until after dinner.