Giving Back

As stated in an earlier post, we have been trying to instill in our kids the sense of giving rather than always trying to get at Christmas. We were invited by our good new friends, the Smiths, to go with them to an assisted living facility to hand out candy canes and bags of scented candles to the residents. Here are some of the highlights!

Loading up at the car!

Elijah inventorying the candy canes

This is the ringleader! Her name is Jill Smith and she is a mighty woman of God. Her whole family is a great inspiration to us in our own christian walk.

Here comes the rest of the crew! There were a number of families participating.

The kids interacting with the residents

Elijah hugging on one of the kind ladies!

Caeley deep in conversation with one of the residents

I love this picture. Little ones enjoying the gift of giving to others! Thanks to the Smiths for inviting us on this great adventure and learning experience for our kids!