Christmas Nativity

On December 19th we went to the Takapuna Ward Christmas Party (our ward in New Zealand).  The evening began with dancing and was followed by a nice potluck dinner.  After dinner we sang Chrismas carols and finished with a reading of the Nativity story from the Book of Luke.  It was very fitting that our ward bishop was a shepherd.  

Our ward had to use a doll as the Baby Jesus, but the next day we got a picture from one of our daughters.  It was of the nativity at their family christmas party.  They had a  "real" baby (Fitz) who played the part of Baby Jesus. The wise man on the far left, the lamb, and the shepherd on the far right are also some pretty great kids.  

We are pretty sure there was a similar re-enactment at our daughter's home in Canada as we were blessed with two new grandsons this year (Arizona and Alberta).  

This time of the year is probably one of the hardest times to be away from loved ones, but we have our ipads and "FaceTime" and know without a doubt, that this is where we need to be at this time in our life.

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you;  Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. " Luke 2:11 -12