Dickens on the Square

I just got back from Dickens on the Square, a Christmas event in my hometown every year. It's happening tonight, and tomorrow morning. First, we caroled (in English and American Sign Language), and then we watched the parade. The parade included a nativity scene, which I was happy to see. It was followed by a Santa Claus sleigh. The girl next to me (someone from my old church) said, "Ooh Santa!" I said, "Interesting, Jesus passed by and you said nothing, but Santa gets cheers!" She said that she didn't believe in Santa anyway, but I know she believes in Jesus. Interesting...

Then we ate at Taco Bell (just thought I'd throw that in).

Anyway, the point is, my home town is still old-school enough to include a nativity in their Christmas parade. Go Lockhart!

The signing went well - I was surprisingly comfortable with it. We practiced last night at our teacher's house (her daughter is a year older than me, and she's Deaf).
I can't wait until I can actually carry a conversation with someone. That will be nice.

Yeah, yeah, I know - too much about me, not enough about Christ being taken out of Christmas. You'll get over it.

Happy birthday, Jesus!

-Austin