Advent Day 10

Cut, Bake, Decorate and Eat Christmas Cookies

Today we used our Christmas cookie cutters for their intended purpose, to make some cute cookies.  The kids had fun choosing their favorite cutters and cutting them out, but they enjoyed the decorating and eating part way more (and who wouldn't?!?)  It was over two hours well spent in our home today with Christmas lights on and music playing.  Love this time of the year.

Advent Day 9

Make and Eat Christmas Pancakes Using Cookie Cutters

Advent Day 8

Celebrate Dad's Birthday

Today was no surprise to the kids on our activity but they were still super excited to do it.  Today we celebrated Dad.  After school the kids each bought Dad one gift, made personal detailed birthday cards, and baked him his favorite cake, chocolate brownies.  Once he was home they jumped out and surprised him with nonstop smiles.  He quickly opened up his baklava, fun socks, car freshener (Elyse), flashlight (Caleb), pocket knife (Kallen), and water bottle (Ian).  After gifts we ate Dad's choice of dinner and ended it with those delicious brownies.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!  
We love you and so grateful for you.  You are the best husband and Dad, we hope you had a wonderful birthday.  Hugs!

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.

  

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.

 Elyse and Ian's Nativity Set:

  Caleb and Kallen's Nativity Set

Advent Day 5

Eat Your Favorite Candy Cane

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).