I found these online and so glad I purchased the large bundle because I will be doing this craft again in years to come. The kiddos love magic color scratch things so when I found ones that were Christmas tree ornaments it was a done deal.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Advent Day 7
Magic Color Scratch Christmas Trees
I found these online and so glad I purchased the large bundle because I will be doing this craft again in years to come. The kiddos love magic color scratch things so when I found ones that were Christmas tree ornaments it was a done deal.
I found these online and so glad I purchased the large bundle because I will be doing this craft again in years to come. The kiddos love magic color scratch things so when I found ones that were Christmas tree ornaments it was a done deal.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Advent Day 6
Color and Build a Nativity Set
I purchased these adorable, wood Nativity sets at Hobby Lobby a few weeks back and decided to make them our activity for the day. The kids have never done these before, they really enjoyed coloring them and putting them together. I think they turned out super cute and I just may keep them to put up again next year.
I purchased these adorable, wood Nativity sets at Hobby Lobby a few weeks back and decided to make them our activity for the day. The kids have never done these before, they really enjoyed coloring them and putting them together. I think they turned out super cute and I just may keep them to put up again next year.
Elyse and Ian's Nativity Set:
Caleb and Kallen's Nativity Set
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Advent Day 4
Shopping for "Toys for Tots" and "Operation Christmas Child"
This year I decided to combine two activities, "Toys for Tots" and "Operation Christmas Child" into one day; that way we didn't have to go shopping twice in one week. The kids do a great job shopping for other kids and I really enjoy seeing what they pick (ironically it's stuff they would want for themselves).
This year I decided to combine two activities, "Toys for Tots" and "Operation Christmas Child" into one day; that way we didn't have to go shopping twice in one week. The kids do a great job shopping for other kids and I really enjoy seeing what they pick (ironically it's stuff they would want for themselves).
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Advent Day 3
See the Movie, "The Star" in the Theaters
Ever since the kiddos saw the preview for this movie they asked to go see it. We had planned to see it a few times but things kept coming up so we decided today to make it our activity. The movie may not have the greatest reviews by the world's view, but from our family it was a 5 star cute movie. The kids loved it! It was a fictional story with non-fictional aspect of the real meaning of Christmas through the eyes of animals. Looking forward to adding this to our movie collection in the future.
Ever since the kiddos saw the preview for this movie they asked to go see it. We had planned to see it a few times but things kept coming up so we decided today to make it our activity. The movie may not have the greatest reviews by the world's view, but from our family it was a 5 star cute movie. The kids loved it! It was a fictional story with non-fictional aspect of the real meaning of Christmas through the eyes of animals. Looking forward to adding this to our movie collection in the future.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Advent Day 2
Morning in Bethlehem
Today's activity is one that we have done a few times but a good one. Our church puts on a Christmas event to get families excited for the meaning of Christmas. We spent our morning doing crafts, petting the nativity animals, decorating cupcakes, singing "Happy Birthday to Jesus" and of course, eating them. Such a great way to start off our day.
Today's activity is one that we have done a few times but a good one. Our church puts on a Christmas event to get families excited for the meaning of Christmas. We spent our morning doing crafts, petting the nativity animals, decorating cupcakes, singing "Happy Birthday to Jesus" and of course, eating them. Such a great way to start off our day.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Advent Day 1
Christmas Party at Dad's Office/Candy Canes from Firefighters
Tonight kicked off another year of Advent activities. The next twenty-four days are by far some of my favorite days of the year. The kids came downstairs this morning asking right away to read the story and find out what we were doing. I think it's the first time they were more excited than I was, which proves it's a family tradition they love.
Day 1 activities involved both new and repetitive activities. New, we attended Dad's office Christmas party. He hosted a open house event for all his clients, we went during dinner to eat some yummy food and meet people. The kids were fabulous and enjoyed their time. Repetitive activity, every year our local firefighters decorate their firetruck with Christmas lights and drive around town blowing their horn, flashing their lights and handing out candy canes to the kiddos. We have done it in the past but I always forget to take pictures. I did remember the camera tonight but due to lightning, the kids excitement, and the quickness of the activity the pictures turned out poor. Hopefully next year's pictures will be as successful as the activity always is.
Tonight kicked off another year of Advent activities. The next twenty-four days are by far some of my favorite days of the year. The kids came downstairs this morning asking right away to read the story and find out what we were doing. I think it's the first time they were more excited than I was, which proves it's a family tradition they love.
Day 1 activities involved both new and repetitive activities. New, we attended Dad's office Christmas party. He hosted a open house event for all his clients, we went during dinner to eat some yummy food and meet people. The kids were fabulous and enjoyed their time. Repetitive activity, every year our local firefighters decorate their firetruck with Christmas lights and drive around town blowing their horn, flashing their lights and handing out candy canes to the kiddos. We have done it in the past but I always forget to take pictures. I did remember the camera tonight but due to lightning, the kids excitement, and the quickness of the activity the pictures turned out poor. Hopefully next year's pictures will be as successful as the activity always is.
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