Operation Christmas Child!

This week, we FILLED our shoeboxes for Samaritans Purse and for the two little children that are going to be blessed by them this Christmas! The kids were so excited to do this. I wanted them to take ownership of it and to understand what we were doing. They did an EXCELLENT job at staying focused on their "friends" and not themselves (which is a challenge at times when dealing with young children:)! Aliyana did have a little break down when she realized that the box was not going to Lala (our little girl who we support through World Vision). Such a beautiful time to share with Ali that now we can not only help bless Lala but another little girl and boy as well. It has been so neat to see Ali develop a heart for those less fortunate than us. She thinks of Lala all the time and oftentimes speaks of her as being part of our family!

We are READY to go!

Cj picking out a toy for his friend

Ali thought long and hard about what toy she wanted!

Boxes are FULL and ready!


Finishing touches…(Bummed I forgot to take a picture of the wrapped boxes)