Scenes From Our Week – Week 12
You can see all about my day at MISSION OF HOPE on Wednesday at the post below this one. It was a wonderful day of giving to others. I can’t wait to participate again next year! On Friday, we celebrated Christmas with Pat’s family. It is so fun to watch all the kids open their gifts…
Read More A Day of Giving
For the second year in a row, I was chosen by CEPIA and the RANDOM ACTS OF ZHU to hand out toys to a charity. I again chose MISSION OF HOPE in Cedar Rapids because of the awesome work they do to help out the least, the last and the lost. December 21, 2011 was…
Read More A Christmas Prayer
Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds and the wisdom of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires…
Read More What I’ve Been Baking
I love to bake and have been getting my goodies made up for Christmas celebrations. I’ve made: Pumpkin Bread Almond Bark Dipped Ritz Bitz Peanut Butter Star Cookies (my Christmas Favorite) Spritz Cookies (my Grandma made them every Christmas, and my mom, and now me) Peppermint Sugar Cookies (With Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses) Almond Bark…
Read More Scrabble Lover Craft and Gift Ideas
Several craft ideas using scrabble tiles perfect for gifts and scrabble lovers.
Read More Scenes from our Week – Week 9
The boys had their annual Christmas program at school. Since the 6th graders move on to Middle School next year, they get to be the “stars” of the show. The 3rd – 5th graders provide the music while the 6th graders perform the play. Bennett is a 5th grader and played in band and sang. …
Read More Advent Calendar Time
We have always done Advent Calendars for the kids. For the past few years the boys have gotten the Lego City Advent Calendar, but this year they will be super excited to get the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar. I can’t wait to see their excitement. In order for each of them to “get” something…
Read More A New Nativity
A few years ago, I decided I wanted to collect Nativity Sets. There are so many unique sets available and I love looking at them. As part of my 40 Before 40 Challenge, I decided I wanted to get a new Nativity set to add to my collection. But, instead of me purchasing one, I…
Read More Christmas Giving Around the World
Several years ago, when Reagan and I were in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) our group was responsible for an Operation Christmas Child box. After doing that, I knew I wanted to give boxes as a family. I even made it one of my 40 Before 40 Challenges and we accomplished it! Operation Christmas Child is…
Read More Movie Review: VeggieTales THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
In this Veggie-version of a holiday classic, Junior Asparagus stars as The Little Drummer Boy, a lonely child who finds the true meaning of Christmas when he stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus. A story of generosity, hope, and love, this timeless tale will warm the hearts of children everywhere! I showed this…
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