The past few years I have done an advent calendar with different activities each day. This year those activities were planned but very few were carried out - much to the dismay of myself and my children. We just didn't have time :( The HUGE disadvantage of working full-time and not getting home until 5:30 each day. We did manage to squeeze in a few things but I wish it would have been more. It seemed like we seldom had a night as a family during this month. It was fun, but rushed, always rushed! I will definately have to revamp my expectations for the advent season for next year. We did manage to wrap up all of our Christmas books and the kids were able to each open a Christmas book before bedtime to read. They LOVE this tradition! And I do too! (And yes, I do have enough Christmas books for both of them to open one each night all the way up until Christmas - did you doubt that I wouldn't?)
Books weren't read this month (Finished The Hobbit early this month) except if you count Christmas children's books because in that case - a lot were read! Some of our Christmas favorites are:
New recipes tried:
Peppermint Oreo Popcorn - It was good but not quite as good as Peppermint popcorn.
This wasn't exactly a recipe but it was the first time we tried them and they were a yummy treat during the holidays!
These were yummy too! Peppermint kisses melted between pretzels!
Events and Activities!
Christmas Day at Grandma and Grandpa Franklins
He has joined the dark side! Guess we know what he is going to be for Halloween!
Christmas family picture
Christmas morning at home!
Christmas Eve at Mimi and Bapa's (Mom and Dad Wilson)
Addie's 7th birthday party (Dr. Suess)
Birthday sleepover with four of her best friends!
Christmas work party for Jeremy!
It was a fun-filled, event-packed holiday season! Looking forward to the new year and it's many wonderful experiences!
