Orts in Montana

Every year Jeff (I mean, Santa) puts together a scavenger hunt for the Ortlings (sometimes Mommy, too) to find a final special gift on Christmas day. This year each hint went like this, "If the Ortlings will all perform said task , they will receive further instructions." A few of their tasks were - ice skate around the kitchen island, sing a Christmas carol in the living room, make a snowball (more an iceball) & throw it at the house, go to Kara's room and pose for a photo for their Mom, beg their father for further instructions (then, not good enough, try again :), sit at the table and thank God for sending Jesus as our Savior, give their Mom a kiss and tell her how she rocks, . . . It is always sweet and entertaining :)! At the end of their hunt, they each found something great. You can see Kara's sweet response to what she will get in a few weeks - a combo birthday & Christmas gift - a big dollhouse (they were out of stock, so her final gift was a hint to look on the computer). We are blessed by our kids and their grateful hearts and for the many loving family members and supporters who encourage us through even providing for those "wants" on our lists!