Thanksgiving is the beginning of our advent season. Each year as the Darlings get older, we are able to more & more teach them of the meaning behind the holidays.
This year I made the girls Turkey shirts to wear on Thanksgiving. I'm glad we got this picture because within 15 minutes of getting to Granny's each shirt was bombarded with stains.
Each year after Thanksgiving we go to a local tree farm & pick the perfect Christmas tree! This year there was no lack of opinions, but finally we found one that was 'just right'!
This year our family hosted a birthday party for Jesus! His theme was 'Hearts Under Construction' to remind us that the reason for his birth was to complete a work in our hearts so that we might have relationship with him.
Signs to remind us of that connection between Cradle & the Cross
My favorite mantle yet! The Christmas Tree & Cross both on display together :o)
Great Grandma & Pap came over for the 2nd annual Gingerbread House!
Christmas morning was wonderful. I was impressed by our girls. They took their time opening their gifts & fully appreciated each one.
The darn flash made it hard to get a picture of Belles & Whistles with her eyes open, but this was a precious first Christmas for our little one!
The two oldest darlings shared a big gift this year, & I have to say their castle was a hit!
My beloved Lone Ranger with our littlest darling!
Sweet & Sassy wouldn't cooperate for a picture, but these two did!
Christmas brought with it a blizzard! We had 10 & a half inches here & it sure made the day after Christmas exciting!
Goldilocks was awfully proud of her snow angel :o)
It has been a season of abundant blessings with Jesus as the greatest one of all!
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