December Traditions

Like most families, our month of December is always filled with parties, activities, outings, and special events. Here are a few snapshots of what the first half of the month has brought us this season.

We don't hang ornaments on our Christmas tree...we hang memories. Everything on our tree is tied either to a special person or to a special memory and I enjoyed sharing the stories of where each ornament came from with Benjamin and Weston as they hung them up on the branches.

Benjamin performed in the church Christmas Pageant this year...he stole the show with his dancing and his antics. :)

It wouldn't be Christmas without some baking.

Grandma Barbi taught Benjamin how to roll out the dough, just as she taught me many years ago.

Brayden did his part by sampling the baked cookies. He took the job very seriously, demanding more and more. :)

Sprinkles, frosting, and candy galore!

Our Gingerbread Family

Benjamin's finished product.

I made this advent calendar for him, which I plan to do each year with him. Every day he pulls off a tag and does the task that is printed on it. Sometimes the task is something fun for him (Hot cocoa morning!) and sometimes it centers around giving (Do something nice for Brother.) I especially love watching him do the latter.

Tomorrow I am going to take him Christmas shopping so he can pick out gifts for his loved ones. It's exciting watching him figure out that Christmas is not just about receiving, but about giving. After all, God gave us His son on this holiday, which is what the season is truly all about.

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