The Big Jolly Man

We went to the Festival of Trees with RME, and my family always walks around to see all of the trees. So many sad stories!!! This year the kiddos got to sit on Santa's lap there! Mara asked for Sunglasses Barbie (which is actually a video game, not an actual Barbie), and Damian asked for a mini fridge, 7-up, wood, and nails. (Apparently he wants to build a platform in Papa's tree so that when he climbs in it he will have something to sit on. For safety reasons, I think that an adult should be a part of this project.) PS - I didn't pay for pictures (you could take your own for free), so if you want a copy, feel free to copy this one below...

 

2011 @ Festival of Trees

Then, Nate and I finally got a date night... and we had to get all fancied up! We went to a Black Tie Fundraiser for Hugs for T.UG. A guy that goes to our church and his cousin (Duy and Nick) are going to Uganda to build a new orphanage. They leave next week and are going to be living in a tent for several months. Kudos to them for taking on such a huge project... a project that would seem overwhelming to many of us. They are only 27 and 34 and are already doing so many great things! Olive Garden donated the food, so all of our money to get in went straight to the fund. Then Pastor James taught us all how to Meringue. Nate may not be the best dancer, but he tries and isn't afraid to look foolish... and I don't care how foolish we look, so it all works out. Overall, it was a great night out for a good cause... and they raised $1200+ that night.

So, that's what we've been up to. What have you been up to?