We have had lots of fun this past week with different activities celebrating the season. One of our favorite new traditions this year has been reading the Advent story
"Jotham's Journey." This engaging story has everyone eager to read the next chapter each evening. I love the focus on the coming of Christ as our Messiah, Immanuel, God with us! It has certainly helped me keep my heart more focused on the Who of Christmas this year.
This week we are lighting two purple candles. The second one is the "Bethlehem candle" or "hope candle" reminding us of the hope we have because of the baby born in Bethlehem. Caleb blew out the candle after we read our story tonight! I think it was the first candle he has blown out by himself!
Other fun activities we have enjoyed this past week:
I made a "Hot Cocoa Bar" in one corner of the kitchen, so we have enjoyed hot chocolate several times this week, complete with marshmallows, Andes mints, and candy canes!
Of course, we have enjoyed relaxing with some Christmas specials such as "Frosty, the 'Noman'"!
We celebrated Cliff's 41st birthday at Red Robin and then enjoyed the lighting of the Silver Lake Gazebo that evening!
Of course, cherry pie was a must!
It was even from the Upper Krust in Watertown, WI!
The kids all bundled up for Christmas singing at the Gazebo lighting!
Sunday afternoon, the kids worked on a Lego holiday challenge -- build a Christmas tree!
Alyssa finished the task! Here's her cute, creative tree!
Andof course, we've enjoyed lots of Christmas snuggles!
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