Secret Santa day 3!

Our last day of Secret Santa...and we gave one of our favorite books. I'm reading it now to Seth and Indy. "Mountain Born" is a sweet story written in 1943 about a 5 yr old boy who gets to take care of a little black lamb of his own. There are so many references to Christ throughout the book (since he refers to himself as the good shepherd and us his flock). I cant recommend it highly enough. We also gave it with some caramel popcorn (whipped up by Houston...the card made by her as well).

In our wards here in Texas, they have a tradition of Secret Santa 3 days during the week leading up to our ward Christmas party. It is meant to develop Christmas cheer and warm feelings of service toward one another. Those who wish to participate are assigned a family to give gifts to. The first 2 nights it is supposed to be secret and the last night you reveal who you are. We decided to sing "Silent Night" in harmony with a descant (yes...we're that cool). I'm sure it was a little uncomfortable for Secret Santa family, but that is how caroling goes...no way around it. 'Tis the season to be jolly you know. ;)

Christene