We've been having so much fun with our daily advent activities. We made a calendar for the month, cut it apart and stuffed each daily square into our Christmas Advent Calendar. Each afternoon, Cyrena picks out the square and finds out what activity we get to do as a family that evening. Then we read a Christmas story and scripture at bedtime.
Here's a recap of what we've done so far. Some have pictures, some do not.
Here's a recap of what we've done so far. Some have pictures, some do not.
December 1: We all colored our own pictures of a Christmas tree and talked about the symbols of Christmas from this article in December's issue of The Friend magazine. Then we hung the pictures on the wall.
December 2: We drank hot chocolate and looked at pictures and home movies from past Christmas'. This was awesome!
December 3: Cyrena got her letter ready for Santa. We actually did this during preschool then she read it to daddy when he came home. A few days later we took it to Macy's to mail in their Santa mailbox. They donate $1 to Make-A-Wish foundation for every letter they get in the mailbox.
Seriously, she's been wearing this hat 24/7...this girl and her hats!
December 5: We watched some holiday movies and ate lots of popcorn!! This was Cyrena's first experience with the Grinch (she was never interested before). I'm happy to say she loved it.
December 6: We had tithing settlement with the Bishop, choir, then we got to enjoy the First Presidency Christmas Devotional Broadcast. There are always such inspiring music and messages. We were also rewarded by seeing some friends in the stake we NEVER get to see anymore....the Smiths!!! It was a happy night.December 7: We had a special FHE about the gifts of Christmas. We all thought about what gifts we could give to the Savior this Christmas season. We wrote them down, wrapped them up and put them under the tree. Before we leave for Utah we will open it up and see how we've done. (thanks Jennie for the lesson!)
December 8: We were supposed to go through our toys and donate ones we don't use but instead we got together with friends and watched The Biggest Loser Finale. Hey, we're not perfect. But we did have hot chocolate with peppermint ice cream and ginger snaps! A great treat to have while watching The Biggest Loser. We're still working on the toys.
December 9: We made homemade gingerbread men to decorate
Decmber 10: Tonight we're taking a long walk around the neighborhood to check out everyone's Christmas displays!
I'll post more activities as they happen. I wanted to document this so I can always remember year to year what we've done! It's been a great way to focus on family time and making memories.
6 comments:
I love this idea! I have a neighbor doing it too. I definitely want to start next year. :)
Such great stuff!!
After our thanksgiving day advent, I didn't have the energy to do a Christmas one. lol! Will continue to enjoy yours!
your family is the cutest jenna! I seriously think that you deserve some kind of mommy/family of the year award or something. {at least that's how I feel whenever I read about your awesome activities/outings etc.}
hope your christmas time is going great!
You are so cute Jenna-- seriously the best mom ever!!! Maybe next year our house will be all done and we'll actually be able to hang out as a family :0)
That is great stuff Jenna. I am actually steaming mad right now because I didn't think of it first. WHY CAN'T I BE MORE LIKE JENNA! Kidding aside you truly are one of my most favorite people to look up to. I miss visiting teacing you for the most selfish reasons. Merry Christmas!
I love these things. I think we should do that next year.
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