Thoughts

Random thoughts, reflections and dreams

Keep Christ in Christmas

Are you looking forward to Christmas? The kids and I certainly do!!

 

“I’m participating in the KEEP CHRIST in CHRISTMAS Blog Link-Up 2013, hosted by

Monica at www.equippingCatholicfamilies.com

Erika at http://raisinglittlesaints.blogspot.ca/

Tina at http://trulyrichmom.com/

Laura at http://daybydayinourworld.com/

Sarah at http://onthewayhome2.com

Chris at http://campfiresandcleats.blogspot.ca/

Birgit at http://designsbybirgit.blogspot.ca/

The kids

The kids

In this season of advent the kids and I are focusing on being thankful for all the gifts that GOD has showered upon us this year.

They are certainly blessed as we are living in a country that is free from natural disasters. With reports of typhoons and floods in neighbouring countries and thousands of people losing the homes and jobs because of them it has certainly been a really eventful 2013.  Now is certainly the time we need to put in more effort to ensure that we have Christ in our lives.

This year the kids and I will be focusing on opening up our hearts and showing our kindness to people around us. Being grateful and showing thanks for what we have. The boys will be writing a gratitude journal and we will also talk about how to keep the spirit of Christ alive within our family.

How do you intend to keep Christ in Christmas?

 

Paella and Chocolate Cake on a Friday

Paella

Paella

I have always love to try out dishes from various cuisines. It is really interesting to see how people of different cultures eat.  It was the first time that I tried this Spanish rice dish. It was interesting to see rice served in a hot plate for a change. The type of grains used was different from the short grain that we normally eat with Chinese dishes.

Chocolate cake

Chocolate cake

Chocolate Swiss roll cake. I have yet to bake any Swiss roll and this is certainly something on my list on things to bake 🙂

What have you been eating this week?