A very belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas at home in Norway this year. The past couple of Christmases we have been in the US with family – which has been wonderful to be able to do two years in a row. This year it was very relaxing to take time together (just the five of us) here. We had the most snow at Christmas than we have seen in the past eight years here – and it is still here! We enjoyed a nice Christmas Eve dinner with a warm fire. We opened gifts together on Christmas Eve (as is the tradition in Norway), much to the kids’ satisfaction – and to ours as we got to sleep in just a little later on Christmas morning 
A big thank you to all who sent us gifts and cards! We were practically on a first name basis with our local post as we were there to pick up so many packages.
As this new year is beginning to unfold, may you enjoy the love and providence that God gives in every moment.
Oh my goodness! It’s so beautiful there with the snow and the house painted all nice
Miss you guys like crazy! Give my love to Sarah and the kids. By the way, yesterday, I officially took over the leadership of the youth group in the church and am already in the loop with Dave regarding the district youth. I’m really excited and feel extremely prepared for the task because I was able to work together with you guys 
Have a Happy New Year!