christmas time is here bringing lots of cheer

Well this week was interesting for sure. We're getting so much work done with a car but its definetly hard with christmas time coming. We we able to get some gift cards for a present so we used that money to get presents for two families and another guy so that has been very rewarding to see them actually get a christmas. We also helped out with a toy drive that provieded like 1500 kids with toys so that was hard but well worth it. It doesn't feel like christmas with the sun shining and everything but the houses are sure decorated. THe other day I saw santa getting pulled down the street on is sled by two horses dressed up as reindeers, as if horses dont already have it tough enough pulling the goods for all the little kids, now they have to be humiliated posing as reindeer. Must be in Norco "Horse Town USA" Its pretty fun people pass by every minute or so riding their horses around.Today a member took us golfing up at indian hills golf course for pday. It was really fun, i had never been golfing before, I got par on one hole (it wasnt a par three) so i was pretty excited, we had really good clubs so it was fun. THe course is really beautiful and on top on the city which is cool. We have been knocking doors a ton and that has been very interesting. We have just been so blesssed because of our obediance and its sweet to see how much his hand is in our lives!The people we live with are amazing. Sister Putman always is doing something nice, washing clothes, making food, leaving snacks, maing us tang and putting it in our fridge i mean the list goes on we are so lucky to live with them. Our car got egged the other day, kind of a bummer but overall funny, i mean we are such mean people as missionaries ya know. It reminded me of when my car got covered back in high school. Good times. Well I gtg hope that you all have a merry christmas, hopefully ill get my letter sent of this week haha i have it printed out. Remeber the true meaning of christmas. Love you all!

Elder schallenberger