Christmas Eve

We had a great time tonight at our church's Christmas Eve candlelight service. We sang carols and heard the Christmas story and then enjoyed a potluck dinner with our new friends.

After dinner, the pastor was going from family to family asking each person to say a little something while the dessert table was being prepared. By the time he got around to us everything had long been set and people were getting anxious to dig in.

He introduced Zach as the smartest 3-year-old he's ever met and asked if we had anything to say. Zach replied "I'm ready to have cake and cookies now!" Everyone broke up laughing; I think they were all pretty glad he had the nerve to say what everyone else was thinking! So the pastor gave in and invited everyone to help themselves.

Afterward we sang a traditional Norwegian carol and danced around the Christmas tree. It was kind of corny, but really lots of fun.

Being away from home for the holidays has made it a little tough to get into the Christmas spirit, so tonight really helped. We're thankful for our family and friends back home and miss you all!