Last night we had our annual Children's Christmas Pageant at church. This is my third year being in charge of the pageant and this year was by far the sweetest and simplest of any I've directed. There is just something so meaningful about seeing children act out the nativity story. It doesn't take a lot of bells and whistles-- after all, how can you do anything to add to the greatest story ever told? All of the kids did a great job with their parts and I am so proud of them! 
Last week Ryan's cousin Charity along with her husband Chad and their daughter Avery were in from Arizona. Thursday night we had them over for dinner. It was so good to see them and we had a great visit! Avery just turned two in November and she is quite a pistol. She certainly kept us entertained! We wish they lived closer so we could see them more often, but we're very grateful to have been able to spend an evening together.
On Sunday, Dec. 7th I broke the news about my pregnancy to the youth. I had Carlinda Todd (one of my youth parents) take a group picture for us. Once everyone was together, she said "okay, on the count of three everyone say 'Jennifer's Pregnant!'" It was a priceless moment! At first there was dead silence... then the whole restaurant (we were at Franco's in Harrisonburg) erupted in squeals and laughter. Within 10 seconds, everyone was on their cellphones calling their family and friends to share the news. I'll never forget this night-- I love these kids!