It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS!

Well, Christmas in Ghana that is. It is in the 90's today and the sun is hot hot hot!  In the mornings and evenings we've been enjoying the Harmattan winds from the Sahara Desert which bring a bit of relief from the heat. The temperature has been as low as 75-a very welcome change! The Ghanaians, however, are all bundling up and saying that they are "suffering" from the cold weather! We told them that they would not like an American winter... Despite the difference in climate, we've tried to keep a few of our Christmas traditions in Ghana. So far we've watched "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (the cartoon version), made some Molasses crinkle cookies and chocolate cakes (yum!!!), attempted to teach the girls a few Christmas songs, and decorated a tiny tree. The girls are very enthusiastic and have literally screamed with joy at every event! Each time we turn the tree lights on they run around the room yelling "Christmas! Christmas!" It's a little hard on the eardrums, but it's fun to see them so excited :)

Here are a few pictures of the festivities:

This is Landon's personal favorite-can you sense the
excitement? :)

homemade Christmas ornaments

Showing off the finished products!

I know it's blurry-these girls are constantly in motion!

My sister is AWESOME!
She sent this paper nativity set in a sealed envelope in
my suitcase :) Thanks Meg!

Merry Christmas from Ghana!

We love and miss you all :)