Gingerbread house

Here are a few photos from our Gingerbread house making. December has been busy busy busy. I've been making all sorts of goodies for our neighbors, friends, teachers, etc. I think I have made myself so busy that I have not left time to realize how lonely and sad holidays are when I can't be close to my family in Manitoba. So, now that my baking is done and Jake is on school holidays, I have been reflecting on what traditions we should start with our sweet little family- and trying to keep my mind off of what traditions I am missing out on back "home". I think since it has been a whole year since I was home, and there have been 3 additions to the family and another one arriving in a couple of weeks- it's especially hard being here and not there. Anyway- I am praying for and searching for a way to reach out to needy ones this Christmas and give- when we have SO much given to us.