Christmas Traditions

This year we found a great paper nativity project at tipjunkie.  They had a great time coloring, cutting and taping.  We love the finished product- they have had a blast with it.

We also teamed up to make two fantastic gingerbread houses.  This is probably the kids favorite tradition since it involves a lot of Candy.

We also put our Service Star in motion.  Thanks GmaT!  We have actually had to do a little policing because "some" of us tried to pass-off things such as "tucking someone into bed, after they are already asleep, and making someone's bed for them at night while they were in the shower, and bringing in a garbage can-when it was actually their job" as service.  It has been a great tradition and we love it!

We also turn on the Christmas lights and snuggle under our Christmas Blanket and read a Christmas story when we can at night.  There are so many touching stories with so many great lessons.  I never get tired of hearing them.

We also had a lot of fun with our Sub for Santa.  The kids really got into getting gifts for the other kids that they would like.  We loved wrapping up those presents and knowing it will brighten their lives!

I had my annual Christmas Brunch for all the ladies in our neighborhood again.  This was the sixth year that I have been doing this and it always so much fun.  This year we had 18 ladies over and had a great time eating and gabbing.  My camera was out of batteries- so I didn't get a picture this year.  

We also had fun printing up these magnets to give as "neighbor" gifts.  They turned out so cute.

Santa is coming early for us again this year.  Tonight!  The kids have been good- they are definitely on the "nice" list.

We hope your Christmas is Merry and Bright!