This year we did something new for Christmas. Since we were away from family and since the Philipinos celebrate more on the 24th like our New Year's, we decided to spend the night at the beach. We took a boat at sunset. Elijah was looking all around, as you can see--so curious!
Elijah had fun watching the water moving as we took the boat across to the next island. What a fun guy!
We made it--the Becker fam on Christmas Eve. It was not crowded and the food was great! Elijah tried fish for the first time. He loves it.
Christmas morning Elijah explored the water and swam in the sea for the first time. We brought his little fishies from his bath tub, so he really focused on getting them. He always had to hold BOTH of the fish at the same time.
Child at play. Toes in the sand. Warm water. Loving it!
Manly bonding. What a precious sight for a momma--father and son together.
"I must have both fishies. Don't swim away, buddy!"
What a great morning we had enjoying God's creation together. It was the first year ever that we did not open presents on Christmas at all. It was kind of nice--just enjoying God's presence, singing His praises and being together as a family. We enjoyed opening our mail from the U.S. and also eating the amazing food prepared fresh from the sea. Mango shakes, grilled bangus and barbecue pork. Yum!
You would not think this was a family Christmas picture if you are where I am from, but indeed this is Christmas day in the Philippines!
"Would anyone like to buy a buko? I think this is bigger than my head!"
This year we did something new for Christmas. Since we were away from family and since the Philipinos celebrate more on the 24th like our New Year's, we decided to spend the night at the beach. We took a boat at sunset. Elijah was looking all around, as you can see--so curious!
Elijah had fun watching the water moving as we took the boat across to the next island. What a fun guy!
We made it--the Becker fam on Christmas Eve. It was not crowded and the food was great! Elijah tried fish for the first time. He loves it.
Christmas morning Elijah explored the water and swam in the sea for the first time. We brought his little fishies from his bath tub, so he really focused on getting them. He always had to hold BOTH of the fish at the same time.
Child at play. Toes in the sand. Warm water. Loving it!
Manly bonding. What a precious sight for a momma--father and son together.
"I must have both fishies. Don't swim away, buddy!"
What a great morning we had enjoying God's creation together. It was the first year ever that we did not open presents on Christmas at all. It was kind of nice--just enjoying God's presence, singing His praises and being together as a family. We enjoyed opening our mail from the U.S. and also eating the amazing food prepared fresh from the sea. Mango shakes, grilled bangus and barbecue pork. Yum!
You would not think this was a family Christmas picture if you are where I am from, but indeed this is Christmas day in the Philippines! 
"Would anyone like to buy a buko? I think this is bigger than my head!"
1 comment:
What great photos of your sweet little family! Elijah is so precious with his little fishies playing in the sea and sand. And I always love seeing that sunhat--I recognize it from my last visit. :-) Grammy M
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