We were so excited to receive handmade Christmas ornaments from our epals.  These will be cherished for years to come!  But the sad part was saying goodbye to our friends.  While we are getting ready for a 2 week Christmas vacation, they are getting ready for their summer vacation.  We skyped on their last day of school.  It was Friday morning at 8:30 for them, but Thursday afternoon at 2:30 for us!  What fun we had exchanging songs, personally speaking to individual epals, and ending with a chorus of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!"  These will be lifelong memories!