In Search of Signs of Christmas

Julia and I have found many signs of Christmas in our house. We talk about it every day - Baby Jesus's birthday, our advent calendar, opening our 12 Days of Christmas from Nana, reading stories, singing songs. But outside of our house, walking around Nakuru town, you might not ever know it was so near to Christmas. 


Granted, America might be over the top, commercialized and too materialistic when it comes to Christmas. The true meaning of Christmas may hold no significant meaning to the general population of America. But there is still something magical about the holiday spirit - the lights, the decorations, the music, the smells. I LOVE Christmas time! I LOVE tradition! I LOVE that special excitement that is in the air. I miss it terribly. 


So, Julia and I set out on a little trip to the great metropolis of Nairobi in search of a little Christmas-ness.

In true female fashion, Julia was set and ready to go with all her beautiful bags! Two of the gifts from Nana and Papa for Julia's Twelve Days of Christmas came in these adorable little boxes, which are perfect for Julia's own little packing.

She is definitely into that "do it myself" stage! Such a big girl! She is even carrying her own bags to the car. 

We did find a few signs of Christmas in Nairobi. 

We didn't find a real Santa, but this one was pretty close. Julia was fascinated with him, but just not sure enough to stand alone with him for a picture. She kept saying, "Santa has big boots."

We had a great time, and we found just enough to send us back to hot, dusty Nakuru with some Christmas cheer. :-) 

Julia got her first taste of cotton candy. Well, more than a taste! She ate almost the entire thing. What fun!

And the best part was spending time with great friends and going to church at our Nairobi church, Karen Vineyard! My camera battery died so I didn't get pictures with our friends. :-( Next time!