After the busy day at school yesterday, we assembled and decorated our Brazilian Christmas tree. From the photos you can see Sierra is almost taller than the tree. No, she hasn't grown 4 ft. since our arrival! The tree is just short. :-)















Then I looked outside, and the rain was so heavy that from a distance, if you squinted, it almost resembled snow falling! Could we have a white Christmas in Rio? Doubtful!! Nonetheless, we all enjoyed listening to Christmas with the Steeles and Jewel, extended Sierra's regularly 8 p.m. bedtime to 9 and thought of our wonderful Christmases past along with the present blessings in our lives. Many hugs and warm wishes to everyone!