Christina Hite

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I’m Christina. Wife. Mama of 2. Pastor. Unexpected Homeschooler. Foster Care Advocate. Coffee Lover. Jesus Follower. Dreamer and Doer.

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It was our favorite kind of Saturday. #thehitelife

These elves worked hard today! #hitehomeschool #thehitelife #momoftwo #girlmom #christmasvillage #studiodiy #christmascrafting #sistersmakethebestfriends #familytime #colorfulchristmas

Tonight, I got to meet some more of the foster families we serve at FamilyCore during our Foster Family Holiday Party. I was so busy I didn’t get to grab many photos, but I did manage to catch these two little ladies at the photo booth before we cleaned up at the end of the evening. Thankful for a church that opens its doors to the community as often as possible. Peoria is better when we work together!

Sometimes I don’t realize how old our girls are getting until they’re participating in an annual activity, and they’re remarkably more mature and involved than the previous year. We spent a few hours this afternoon working together, along with many great volunteers, prepping over 100 gifts for local foster families. Our girls were not only involved, but they were incredibly helpful! They wrapped, carried, organized, loaded, unloaded, and helped distribute the gifts with joy and excitement. They’re such cool little people, and I’m so grateful to be their mom. #thehitelife

This is where our story began.

Our homeschool day started with baking together. We practiced all kinds of skills - measurement, telling time, addition, multiplication, reading, following directions, and cooperation! We built connection and decided to start with some hands on learning after a lot of workbook time yesterday. I never thought I’d be a homeschool mom, but I’m so grateful for the journey we’re on together. #hitehomeschool

I spent my afternoon organizing all of the gifts that our church family bought over the last few weeks for kiddos who are currently in foster care. It’s always one of my favorite activities of the Christmas season! Most of these families are relatives caring for their grandkids, nieces and nephews, or cousins. There are lots of siblings in many of the families, and these gifts make a big difference. And this shirt from @goodsandbetter is my new favorite and the perfect pick for today! I think I just might grab the sweatshirt too.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Settling into Advent this evening with these words of hope from John’s gospel.

It’s our Annual Christmas Tree decorating night complete with hot cocoa in our family bear mugs. We watched The Muppet Christmas Carol, ate pizza, and the girls even got some new cozy socks for the season. These are the days. #thehitelife

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