Christmas Time!

I'm trying to be better about embracing all that encompasses the Christmas season. Instead of hiding behind my walls of cynicism and judgement, I'm slowly attempting to walk towards seeing the good in things...which includes the hustle and bustle and bells and whistles that Christmas brings with it. Thankfully, living in Nicaragua brings lots of Christmas themed celebrations to enjoy as I slowly attempt to remove my grinch-like mask and step into Christmas. { But I'll never be okay with Christmas before Thanksgiving...the pilgrims and Indians deserve some celebrating too, people. }

Dinner of thankfulness with the key Vida Joven leaders from all over Managua!

Fancy dinner with the small group ladies. ( We clean up well, we know.)

Vida Joven cookie decorating committee - yes, we decorated over 70 Christmas cookies...

...to sell at our Vida Joven Christmas leadership with all leaders from Central Managua!

Making it snow in Nicaragua at Young Life club.

Young Life leaders eating pancakes and white elephant gifting together.

 

Took a study break from finals week with some of my favorite ( & craziest ) high school friends.

2nd Annual Cabin Time Christmas Cookie Decorating Par-tay!