This weekend, my Mom came up from Portland to watch Chris's fall play. It has become a tradition over the last several years that when she is here for the play, we go shopping for Operation Christmas Child and gather all the supplies we need to pack two boxes. Never heard of Operation Christmas Child? It is a Christian ministry organized by Billy Graham's son and it gives toys and hygiene supplies to children for Christmas. Each child receives a shoe-box sized package stuffed with goodies. This year, Leila really seemed to understand that we were buying for others. She helped Mom and me choose which baby dolls, what color toothbrushes, and which Disney character puzzles along with lots of other important decisions. She had an even better time once we got home and started helping us unwrap packages and begin packing the boxes. There is still time if you would like to pack one too!
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