6


months


today !

It's Christmas time at the Brooks'!

Christmas is definitely our favorite time of the year. This one being our very first Christmas together as a married couple is extra exciting. We have our tree trimmed, lights up, Christmas scented candles blazing through the house, and one of our favorite wedding gifts- a nativity scene from Kenya displayed. We're looking forward to this season being a time of joy and reflection as we celebrate the season of advent. Our hope for this time of the year is that we wouldn't get caught up in the busyness of the world around us- the shopping, parties, gifts, baking, etc. but rather, be in this season with a sense of longing and joy as we celebrate Jesus' birth.

Our living room decorated.

Our first Christmas tree!

Nativity Scene made from banana peel given to us from our friends, Matt and Maggie, after a trip to Kenya.

Community Group Thanksgiving

Nothing brings us greater joy than spending time with some of our best friends during the holidays. This Thanksgiving was especially great because we had our first annual Community Group Thanksgiving dinner. It was great to reflect on how good God has been to us all over the past year. We have truly grown to love each other and have become like a family to one another.
" Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thes. 5:16-18

We had so much good food! Leigh LOVED EVERYTHING! :)

The ladies.