Melissa | January 4, 2012
With my family here and his family there, we’ve always had to be intentional about how we split time for the holidays. Years ago we decided to do Thanksgiving in one state and Christmas in the other. Every year we switch which one we do where. Our families have been very gracious about “sharing” us [...]
Melissa | December 29, 2011
Christmas morning reactions are my favorite to catch on film. They are usually so indicitive of their personalities.
This year, the kids had the chance to shop and wrap completely independently of me thanks to this awesome homeschool Christmas bazaar in which we participated. It was so fun to see what they picked out for everyone.
To: [...]
Melissa | December 22, 2011
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Melissa | December 1, 2011
The sixth annual Christmas chain is complete and hanging, waiting to be torn apart. We’ve been writing the names of friends and family on our chain for quite a few years now. Last year, we added a twist by putting the names of waiting children on the other side of our links. This year, the [...]
Melissa | March 2, 2011
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Mia has a dramatic tribute taken from our Christmas favorite, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
“Then he growled, with his Grinch fingers nervously drumming…”
“Then he got an idea! An awful idea!”
“‘These stockings,’ he grinned, ‘are the first things to go!’”
“HE went to the chimney and stuffed the tree up!”
“…HE HIMSELF…! [...]
Melissa | December 24, 2010
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Melissa | December 23, 2010
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
Melissa | December 22, 2010
“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”–Luke 2:12
Melissa | December 15, 2010
I know I posted a couple weeks ago and seemed to promise more Christmas Preschool Activities. Well here’s another one. Will there be more? Your guess is as good as mine at this point.
Anyway, you just need a printout of 5 Christmas trees labelled with the numbers 1 to 5 respectively. If you’re not computer [...]
Melissa | December 14, 2010
Power isn’t always better. (Also could be…make sure you have enough spare batteries for your chain saw).
Ok. We really only learned that lesson this year.
