Day 6

Christmas parade 

A unique way to start the parade that's for sure, but fun no doubt. Santa parachutes out of an airplane onto the beach. 

After he lands the parade can begin. 

I called my sister she was at the parade too, she and her children were snuggled together with hot chocolate to stay warm. I on the other hand was looking for some shade for fear that I was going to get sunburned. 

Despite our warm weather morning we did enjoy some hot chocolate that night while watching Peter Pan. 

Day 5

Wear Christmas Shirts to school. 

Some super innocent smiles this morning in their Christmas shirts. 

Day 4

SNOWBALL FIGHT!!!!! 

Blurry pictures because it was crazy fun chaos! 

In previous years we have used socks - this year grandma sent a bucket of soft snowballs for each of the boys. There was a marshmallow snowman that the boys nibbled up first. Then Joshua asked, "can we play with the snowballs when we're done?" I answered, "sure, but what do people usually do with snowballs?"

The moment of realization from him was terrific! He grabbed the bucket took aim and the battle began. 

Day 3

Wednesday = family night at CTK

Knowing we were staying for church tonight our home activity had to be short and sweet. So we out up the nativity. 

After the nativity we snuggled in for a story. 

Day 2

Christmas movie and popcorn.

I love the move Elf. I haven't watched it in a few years because my boys were so young. Tonight we shared it with them. We munched popcorn, ice cream and chocolate milk as we lounged around enjoying the silliness. 

After the movie we headed to our readig spot to find a book for tonight. 

We enjoyed each other and the tree. We sang Christmas songs, said prayers and headed to bed. 

Day 1

December 2014

Day 1: decorate the tree 

After snowman pancakes, the boys got jammies and were ready for ornaments. 

At first they were thrilled about it. 

Silas' interest in the project didn't last too long before he was ready to move on. 

Joshua: "J-E-S-U-S, I know that guy! That's Jesus. 

We are trying to instill in him to cherish family and his Savior. 

When I brought out the Christmas movies he told me he'd like to watch Charlie Brown. "Because it tells the story of Jesus."  

Later that day, long after the movie was over, Joshua turned to me and asked, "What's commercialism? -- "Charlie Brown says, 'I won't let commercialism ruin my Christmas'. So what is it?" 

Sometimes I love the reminders that he gives without even realizing it. 

Before getting all tucked in, we went outside to see what the tree looked like. Joshua threw his arm around Silas, "I think it's beautiful." 

When they were "nestled all snug in their beds," I enjoyed some quiet moments with hot chocolate and a slice of pumpkin pie. 

Here's to another great year!