Wordy Wednesday

Christmas has come and gone and I will be so glad for some time to take my tree down. But with two curious helpers I may have a hard time.

The kids had the most magical Christmas. Reese's shouts of glee and River's smiles were enough to make anyone feel merry and bright. They got so many wonderful things and we will have many fun days ahead playing and creating and getting check ups.

Our Christmas was everything I had hoped for the kids. They were so fun and happy. They got along well and got gifts for each other. Reese got River a puzzle set and he got her a crib for her dolls that hasn't left her side. She kept hugging him and saying, "thanks, big guy!"

I'm thankful for their sweet smiles and their hugs. I'm thankful we made church a priority on Christmas Day. I'm thankful that everyone seemed to like what I got them. And that everyone is able to be together at Christmas and healthy besides our minor aches and pains and colds.

I hope everyone had a weekend full of joy and happiness!!

Wordless Wednesday

Tis the Season!

During our Advent we have been preparing ourselves for Christmas. When I became Catholic much emphasis was put on the expectation of making room for a new child. On clearing out the clutter and putting aside non-essentials to make room in our hearts. This year we have made time for stories each night, we have made something or helped someone each day. We have spent more time together and less time zoning out to tv. Reese points out Jesus, Mary, and "Josen" all over town. She might not fully grasp the concept but she knows Jesus is in her heart (River too she says) and she is happy to know him. If I accomplished no else, I am proud of this one thing during our holiday season.

Some things we have done this week include putting money in the Salvation Army bank, wrapping presents, making crafts for friends and family, a Christmas program, spending time with cousins, aunts and uncles, making gingerbread men, watching The Polar Express, drinking hot cocoa, and wearing Christmas pjs. We've had lots of fun!

Our elf has been busy too. He's been busy fighting the no-good Grinch. And many other fun things. He's just the right bit of ornery and clever!

Wordless Wednesday

Advent Activities

Advent has been pretty amazing. We've had so many fun things to do and seeing it through the eyes of the kids has been magical.

Sunday- we read Christmas books.
Monday- Christmas lights tour.
Tuesday- Christmas card address labels.
Wednesday- cereal garland stringing.
Thursday- carols.
Friday- candy came pipe cleaner ornaments.
Saturday- Candy Land Christmas Craft House.
Sunday- salt dough ornaments.

I have more pictures but my phone will only upload so many at a time and mow i don't know how to delete the ones ive chosen. Darn it. But i think I'll put them all in a collage before "the big day!"

The Elf Again!

Silly Wally! He's been busy! The funniest thing yet was when we caught him eating our leftover icing. We made pancakes that morning and left one for him and then later when I got a drink I found that Reese had left a little ham from her sandwich for him. I guess she was in the Christmas spirit!

Wordless Wednesday