Nativities From Around The World

I have had the wonderful experience of being part of our stake's Nativities From Around the World for the past two years. We had gone our first year here, thought it was beautiful, but didn't really imagine what could be involved. One of our dear friends was in charge last year and asked me to help out a little bit. I found that I loved being involved and felt blessed to be part of it again this past year. I am beginning to realize how much really goes into putting it together. The annual event is accomplished by hundreds of hours of service by many wonderful people, as well as many donations/things lent by many. Without everyone it wouldn't be what it is, a great gift to the community, a beautiful reminder of what the Christmas season is all about. Even Sasha and Braden were able to help out this year. We stopped by one of the last afternoons, there was final touch work happening, and they were able to help set up the poinsettias. They absolutely loved being part of it. While I was helping with some of the things our friend who was in charge of the children's area let Sasha and Braden spend time in there. It was one of our highlights of the season, they talk about it often. Sasha loved being Mary, and Braden now loves being the cow when they are acting out the Christmas Story. Here are a few pictures from our experience this year. Sasha wanted to take pictures of some of the displays - enjoy.

She loved the "purple" table, I think I have over 10 pictures of it.