oh, christmas tree

Last night our good friends, the Sherinians, invited us over to their house for Family Home Evening. We read a beautiful story book about the Savior's birth, then asked Lauren to pick her favorite song. For once, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" fit perfectly with the lesson. We moved to the living room and decorated their gorgeous tree with ornaments from various times and places. (They served in the foreign service for ten years and have a beautiful variety of ornaments, as well as furniture and art throughout their home.) When the decorating was done, the kids -- Ella, Lauren, and their two of the same ages, Adam and Julia -- adjourned to the play room for oreos, games, and coloring pages while the adults shared an apple tart and cider. It was such a fun night! We hadn't had Family Home Evening with another family for so long, I'd forgotten how great it can be. So, here's to more shared FHEs in 2009! And thank you, Sherinians.