Thursday, December 9, 2010

I Love these Guys

I just cannot get enough of the Christmas season! I love this time of year. The only thing that could make it better would be snow. :) This year I have been trying to really slow things down and enjoy each day of this wonderful month with my sweet family. I've also been trying to emphasize the true meaning of Christmas to my little Natalie. She enjoys hearing the story about baby Jesus' birth.

I feel so blessed to have these guys in my life.

My handsome boys. It's amazing how much they look alike.

Natalie looking so cute in her Christmas dress this past Sunday.

The proud creator of this cute gingerbread house.

Natalie and I have been having such a fun Christmas season with the help of our advent calendar. In each of the pockets corresponding to the days before Christmas is a paper with something fun to do. Some of the things we have done so far are make a gingerbread house, drink hot chocolate and watch Polar Express, tell the Christmas story from the Bible, make a felt gingerbread man, make Christmas treats, make a snowglobe, and listen to Christmas music.

Some of the things coming up are to go look at Christmas lights around the town, buy gifts for people in need, have a candelight/tree light dinner, and make Christmas goody plates for neighbors and friends.

3 comments:

Erin P. said...

I can't believe how big your kids are getting. I love your Christmas decorations!

Amy said...

So cute!

Chance and Beth said...

What a fun advent. We have a countdown too, but ours is usually a small gift or treat. I'm going to have to incorporate some fun holiday activities :)