Merry Christmas - Working for that Tree!

So when in need of a Christmas Tree - the boys come to our rescue! Earlier in the week, Michael and John set out into the pasture to find just the perfect tree - they had to work for it of course! Dad provided the tools, shovel, bucket and machete and the boys, the manual labor!

Great teamwork Guys!






Hey Careful Michael where you're swinging that thing!







Michael working hard to secure the tree into the dirt/clay!




Decorating the tree and Voila!






Here are a few pics of us working hard with the boys this week to complete their gifts for the gift exchange later today at the Meeting House!

Michael decorated a piece of cloth that we purchased at the Women's Coop at the bottom of our hill and put his handprints around it to frame up the saying "Peace is People, Hand in Hand". We then collected leaves from around the house and added a special touch with our local foliage! I sure hope the recipient likes it!










John had fun putting the finishing touches on the bulletin board for a 9 year old boy - I was able to buy some remnant yellow fabric at the Coop and purchased the PERFECT shirt at the American Clothing store for 1000 colones (about $2.00) and was able to affix onto the cork board. I think Sequoyah will love his new bulletin board. What do you think?








Making the gifts were great fun and the boys were very curious and interested in participating. After all, the best gifts of all come from the heart and are made with love!

Enjoy this day, Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

Signed: S