We got to travel up to Canada to stay with my parents for Christmas. We got snow! We got to sled and cut down our tree and eat Mom's good food and shop at Frenchy's (what more could I ask for?!). More on that later. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and didn't miss me too much :)
A patchwork tree is a must for December art class. What is it about patchwork?!?! It makes me so happy- especially when crafted by little kid hands :)
And in the window?!? I am beyond happy.
These handprint snowman ornaments were fun to make too. I saw the idea here.
And the santa hand prints! I saw the idea at a friends' house, and then Lindsay posted about it.
I know this is a change from my usual decor- and I like that contrast- not everything can be neon with polka dots :)
I don't know what it is about the santa hats this year but for some reason I think they are sooo cute. So I made the kids have a little photo shoot.
Christmas mantel 2011
Snowman sundae. I'm going to call him Pinocchio :)Romans 12:
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,
so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;
the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly, Never be wise in your own sight.
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Couldn't bear to throw out our spin art pumpkins.
I was going to just keep them up forever and ever...when an idea struck....
Turn the pumpkin upside down and cut it into a tree shape.
The stem turns into the perfect trunk.
I can see these trees being recycled into February hearts...and shamrocks......birthday cakes....
We love this book. We love the author, Lois Ehlert, and her adorable books!
Creating our own (paper) snowmen after reading.
Another cute book we have read recently (made me cry!) Book details:After World War II there is little left in Katje's town of Olst in Holland. Her family, like most Dutch families, must patch their old worn clothing and go without everyday things like soap and milk. Then one spring morning when the tulips bloom "thick and bright," Postman Kleinhoonte pedals his bicycle down Katje's street to deliver a mysterious box – a box from America! Full of soap, socks, and chocolate, the box has been sent by Rosie, an American girl from Mayfield, Indiana. Her package is part of a goodwill effort to help the people of Europe. What's inside so delights Katje that she sends off a letter of thanks – beginning an exchange that swells with so many surprises that the girls, as well as their townspeople, will never be the same.
This is my special laundry folding spot. I was folding towels and Sadie came and climbed up onto my lap. It was the sweetest thing. She is such a faithful friend. How much better to fold laundry with a friend on my lap!
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