Hambeltons are here, and a visit to the farm (with pictures)!

So... the Hambeltons are here!!

We have been having so much fun together. It is SO GOOD to see them. I love this family :) I have still had to do some work, and so has Trevor, but it has been such a warm visit... reminiscing, kids playing, Tom Waits, cozy fire, and good beer.

We went to see Conviction on Thursday night... oh my gosh, I cried so hard. It was the best movie I have seen in a long time. I highly recommend it.


We went to church today and it was so great to be able to introduce them to people and show them more about what our life is like here... they read about it, but it is different for them to be able to experience it with us. Tomorrow night we will go eat with the Boggs-- I can't wait! 


And finally-- some pictures of the farm :)
We went at dusk, so I wasn't able to get all the pictures I wanted to, but it is so beautiful. I love the house. I can't believe how well they built it. A number of people have mentioned to me that they thought we were living in the cob house (the one with straw floors). We aren't (but it wouldn't be beyond us). You can see some images of the house above. The floors are tile and the walls are a wide-plank wood. Josh and Clare did a great job of building the interior... and I love the way they've painted it... lots of white and some grass green accents. The floors are wood and tile, and there is so much light during the day. it's beautiful. The pictures show the chicken coop, the sheep, and some of the garden. I was only able to get a good shot of Piper with her head turned. She loved being there today :)


I don't want to post about the plans until they come to be. I am so excited for this Christmas. Piper is doing a re-enactment of the Christmas story with her friends, we are going caroling, and we will celebrate the advent of the Messiah on Christmas Eve with our church family. I have been kinda absent lately... just spending time with these special folks and tying up loose ends before Christmas. I have alot I want to write about and share... I guess it will have to wait for a bit. 


My biggest hope for me, for my family and friends, and for you readers this Christmas is that you know Jesus Christ-- the immensity of who He is and what He came to do...the depth of our need for Him but the abundance of His love and care for us. He is so beautiful and came to bring us life. I hope you meet him again this year. I'll be back soon.


love to you
xoxo
paige