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And Back to Recount Our Advent Adventure
Wow backtracking big time now! Sorry!! But gotta share the Advent themed wonderful that was our days up to our second Christmas in Minnesota.
December 14-19
Another weekend begins in Advent. The 14th was the day before our Christmas program (you can see pictures from that HERE). So it was also our final practice. It went pretty well and it was Emanuel’s good behaviour at this practice that earned him the part of Joesph in the end of the program!
We survived practice and the weather was nice enough for the big kids to head outside for a bit.
We have had some VERY cold days. Echo chose to stay in and snuggle with Fat Sheep… or as she now call it – Sheep Fat.
Even better… another batch of boxes came from Gammie with most of the last of the Christmas goodies and included were some books that were in the box for right now… not only Christmas themed BUT also a book read by Gammie (recorded) for us to listen to! Loved it!!
Of course Sunday was the Christmas program (mentioned above). Baba had a game to go to (football) so it was our 7 plus Nana. I think it went well. Just WATCHING wore out Echo.
And I think we turned out quite handsome with the 4 plus myself in black and Echo in white!! Photo op!
Monday was right back to reading and Christmas fun. We were spoiled when Grandma visited months ago, she brought us a couple CANADIAN Christmas books that we have enjoyed and illustrated a page for after reading. Porcupine in a Pine Tree had a little toy porcupine that came with it.
Of course we had to journal about the program. This was the first program Trinity has ever REALLY been a part of.
On Tuesday we read a more religious Christmas book.
And Emanuel made up a favourite off of Art for Kids from last year… make your own 3D paper reindeer.
Oh, and one more artistic rendering with the help of Art for Kids by the boys.
We moved into movies on Wednesday. I am glad we now own many of the traditional Christmas classics… Rudolf, Frosty, Polar Express… of course the twins had to announce at great length that they HAVE seen all of these… well, YES, but that is what makes them part of our Advent tradition sillies!
Echo and Emanuel brought out the Nativity scene. I can’t remember if we bought these before or after Trinity was born but they are still a family favourite!
Thursday was full of card making…
Emanuel rounded off the evening with his Tiger Cub Scout Christmas party… in full outfit! He had so much fun and renewed his interest in doing even more.
And we are well into the week!
Ending the Week With a Treat
November 21-22
There are days when the girls fight like cats and dogs and then there are days like Thursday where they sit down and colour together. Princess pictures out of the giant colouring books!
We had storytime together… I love just randomly grabbing a book and enjoying it with the kids! Of course we had to reflect and record what our favourite part or character was!
We also made turkey cards with Trinity and Emanuel. Relatively simple, just paint the portions of the hand different colours and slap it onto your paper. Let it dry and draw in your turkey. Trinity got creative and totally did it her way! But I think they turned out super cute!
With Christmas in our sights it was also time to start painting some special gifts. The kids wanted some of the family and friends to get their precious Home Depot crafts! So it was some serious painting going on.
Emanuel had Cub Scouts and is VERY proud of his new book with its instructions to get BADGES! That just leaves fees and the shirt purchase and we are well on our way with the Novaks as our guide!
The next day we had a special long lunch break… with Daddy… OUTSIDE!
Our afternoon was a bit of a workshop. We have our Canadian package to go north to Aunty Holly so she can play Santa for us. So… time to make cards! 5 cards among the 4 kids… no hands on except glue and tape assistance, from Mommy!!! Creativity at its best!
After painting and card making what to do? Well, use the newest Art for Kids (link on right) instructions and make some pictures to give away as well!
Oh and read a Thanksgiving-ish themed book…
And then end our evening with Turbo the movie and cookies from Canada thanks to Aunty Sharon!!!!