We’re hitting all the angles this Christmas, from religious to silly, and we’re taking them all very seriously. We read scripture every morning in celebration of Advent, but only after the boys have searched the house for Timmy. We also have an Advent house with 25 little doors, and inside each tiny compartment I slip … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Advent
Rethinking Christmas
It’s everywhere now that Halloween is over. Retailers pounce on the first of November ready to suck you into the “season of giving” and I have to physically restrain myself from joining in early. A few years ago Chuck made this crazy family rule about not putting up the Christmas tree until after Thanksgiving and … Continue reading »
Advent via Post-It
In lieu of candy or trinkets I’ll leave little a Post-It note of privilege for the boys’ Advent gifts. Today was Jackson’s turn. His love language is Angry Birds. This is the first video I shot with the new camera. The clarity rocks my socks off. Continue reading »
Omen
I was all excited to make my Tennessee Vols pumpkin in early October. And then it rained. Cruel omen, no? Anyway, let’s move on to Advent, shall we? I don’t have an official wreath but I’ve printed off a number of coloring pages and art projects to teach the boys about the season of Advent. … Continue reading »
