It can't be Christmas

Sunny days. Cool temperatures in mid 60s F. Few Christmas decorations in stores.

In many ways, life in India is nice this time of year. But, on the other hand, we have to find the inner energy to make Christmas memories and the discipline to order online gifts for family and friends back in the USA.

I think we've delayed buying gifts a little too long this year and some packages may not arrive until after Christmas since I'm unwilling to pay exorbindant "rush" postage fees. The season just snuck up on us.

But Libby has been great in making some memories. We're reading "The Advent Book" given to us by wonderful relatives last year; a door a day for the kids to open and learn about Jesus. Yesterday, Libby and the boys make great cookies. And a few days ago we finally put up the (plastic) Christmas tree, nativity scene, and a few random decorations around the house.

Simple but nice. That will be our Christmas.