Day 1, Childrens Place Visit.....

All I can say is what a day it was!! The party began with prayer and then the children took over.
After a few weeks of practicing and dressed in their very best Christmas clothes, they began to perform Christmas carols, a worship dance routine and the most amazing gymnastics surprise....it was awesome, brought smiles to our faces and tears to our eyes. Erica, Michele and I watched in awe at the grace, pride and love for Jesus each child has and shared with us. Here are some defining moments of the day:

Bionicles 101: Michele was getting schooled by a few boys on how to "properly assemble" a Bionicle and it was not really going so well. See the picture:) I want everyone to buy Jack a Bionicle for Christmas so that she will be a "pro" by next year.

Erica's Boys: Erica will not be coming home with me as I am sure will be arrested by customs as she tries to leave the country with 2 little boys in her suitcase....we are trying to make an escape plan!!

A Doll that really pees: The biggest hit of the day for both boys, girls,and nannies was a doll that pees (Way to go Deanna!). This made for hours of entertainment and laughs. If someone could ship some replacement diapers, that would be great as the one now weighs 17 lbs!!!

1st Gingerbread House of Mongolia: I bought a Gingerbread House kit hoping to have some time to make it with the older kids. We all had a wonderful time and they did a great job, checkout their house in the pics.

Scarves, Jewelry & More: We spent the day swapping out scarves and jewelry with some of the little girls when (Tulga a boy) decided he wanted a turn with the scarf.....soooooo cute:) See the pictures.

Tomorrow , will have a party at the IS (government orphanage for babies and special needs children then in the evening we will go to the Kindergarten for another party with Seth's friends.
Thursday we will meet some street children and visit with a boys and girls shelter........

Thanks for the prayers......it is a bit chilly & dry here (0 during the day and the negatives at night). We had a "brisk" walk to catch a taxi last night. Mongolia redfines the word "brisk". We are all well and have shed some tears and have had lots of laughs.