MERRY CHRISTMAS

It was a wonderful holiday for the Jaffuel family. Christmas Eve was church and later on we went out to dinner with my brother and his family. Then it was back to the house for some Christmas Eve presents. Jonah had no problem knowing what to do with a wrapped gift. He learned quickly. We all got to bed quite late but we were at it again Christmas morning. It was a blast. How Jonah has grown so much from last year. It was overwhelming...he had so much fun with his new toys and we had just as much fun watching his face. Us parents had a heck of time getting the packages and ties and things that keep all the toys in place undone but we managed. The Lord has certainly blessed us. We know the season isn't about the "stuff" and we look forward to teaching our boy what the season is all about.

Thank-you God for all that you've done.

NEW YORK CHRISTMAS
Well we took on the big city and saw what there was to see. And boy was there alot to see. The big tree, lights, people, shop windows, buses (a favorite), cars, horses, Santa and so much more. Jonah of course was in stimulation central and loved it. The most precious moment was in FAO Schwartz (the big toy store) which gets very crowded. Jonah got up in the window and was waving to the people coming in. He was laughing and making faces...we thought the store should of given him a job. Look out all you Wal-Mart greeters....it was just the best! The day was full and we were glad we got there early...the streets get very crowded so we were able to duck out as it filled up. The weather has been mild so it was real pleasant to walk around. By the end we were pretty tired and so was Jonah (as you will see below)...












He's Done!!!

The weather has turned officially chilly and it was time to break out the Christmas decorations. We had lots of fun decorating the tree and hanging the lights. Mitch spent most of the day outside on a ladder making the house look pretty. Jonah helped of course and even managed to get an ornament or two on the tree...( I won't tell you how many came off the tree). I think he is finally understanding touching is o.k. but destroying is not. This holiday is sure going to be fun and with the cold weather, well, it really feels like Christmas. Our church this past Sunday had Teen Challenge singing and from what I hear ( I was working in the nursery) it was angelic. So life is moving along and our little guy is well, not so little anymore...this Friday we are hoping to go into the city and check out the really big tree...we'll keep you posted...blessings!