The party started with a little movie about Gail Halvorsen, the "candy bomber" from the air force in World War 2. Its is an incredible story about a man who dropped candy from his airplane to the children in Berlin during the time of uncertainty and privation. Im assuming anyone who reads this blog is a member of my family and you already know the story. But if you dont, go ahead and google it :) its such a cool story.
Anyways, after we watched the movie we went outside and had our very own candy bomber come to the party. He "wiggled his wings" and then dropped candy attached to parachutes just like the real candy bomber did! It was so amazing. Such and awesome and spiritual experience to be a part of. The best part was that the pilot was my dad and my mom dropped the candy! They could not have done a better job. I seriously have the most amazing family.
Wiggle wings!
Just like the real thing!!
Then, as always, the wonderful nativity. And SANTA!!
Then it was present time. Bonnie gave all the little girls a beautiful jewelry box that has music and a dancing ballerina inside. And inside the box was a heart shaped locket with a picture of Bonnie and the girl in it. It is such a treasure that Avy will love her entire life.
We set it up when we got back to Boise. We just couldn't wait until next year!
The video is for you Bonnie :)
The best gift Warren and Bonnie gave us was a copy of their testimony. Everyone was given a copy that was individually written for them. Such a priceless gift that will help us all for years and years to come. This was such an incredible and memorable Christmas with the Thomasons.
Awesome! Those pictures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI was cracking up thinking about Mom's recounting of the story from inside the airplane. It sounded like it was complete chaos up in the air, but they managed to put on a great show, and not bad aim for amateur bombers.