Gingerbread Tea

So many cuties came to play at The Gingerbread Tea!  And Oh the volunteers! Our crew is so widely varied in their talents, but united in their love of giving and serving.  Thank you, everyone!

Praying Mantis

No need for an angel or a star- this guy was included in the price of the tree.

Bible Study Finale Night

Last night the table was set for those sweet Bible Study girls who have journeyed through our Monday night Bible study discussions. We shared amazing food and sat together at a girly banquet like we may not ever do again this side of Glory. Yes, we savored the wisdom of The Word we have shared over the last 11 weeks, but we also got a little ridiculous.

One friend in our bunch is very sporty and understated in her dress. We love her. Early on in our video series we learned that she found the teacher's fashion choices a little outside of her own comfort zone and it had become a highlight of our nights together to see what T. would say about that session's ensemble.

The comedy of all of this was just the perfect counterweight to some of the serious themes of the lessons.  Without telling T., we all dressed up in our own Forever 21-ish outfits and sat at table settings accented with Barbie paperdoll placecards...each with T's head upon it!

The Girls, with T front and center. Note to Texas Friends: These outfits are as sparkly as we get here in NJ!! We Tried!