CHRISTMAS!!!
That song makes me think of my mom every time I hear it. She isn’t someone who often sings spontaneously, but each time it snows in Nov/Dec, we are guaranteed to hear her happily sing at least the first line. It makes me smile every time. It is one of the great holiday traditions that she never knew she participated in I’m sure.
Ringing bells for the Salvation Army – such a simple way to allow kids to volunteer (and they do the job just as well, if not better than the adults)
Baby is still small for bell ringing, so we made her a make-shift crib out of a shopping cart. She got lots of comments that basically all sounded like “Awwwww”
Lots of crafts and parties! My sister’s family threw a Birthday Party for Jesus last night, that was adorable. They filled an advent calendar with alternating readings, crafts, gifts, and activities. It was a great party, and the readings kept everyone focused on the birth of Christ. They did a great job! 
We volunteered to put up the decorations at church this year. While busy hanging garland I gave the kids the task of setting up the Nativity. My little boy commented that there wasn’t a donkey or camel in the set. Fast forward 15 minutes … he asks for some animal crackers. I give him and his sister a snack. On our way out the door I was walking past the nativity scene and noticed tiny little animal crackers tucked into the stable. His comment – “Thats where they belong! The donkey is for Mary to ride on and they need the camel to carry all their things in case they need to run away from the king.” I was trying to decide if I should allow him to leave the crackers when he suddenly scooped them up and put them in his mouth. Apparently the tender moment was over.
Our new event this year was going to chop down our own tree at a friend’s house. The kids have always loved getting a tree locally, but this year they were especially excited. A wagon ride and a walk through the snow, what’s not to love!
And just in case the song isn’t already stuck in your head:
Lyrics | Johnny Mathis – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas lyrics
So much Christmas fun! Great pictures! And, don't forget mom always came home from Christmas shopping singing the same song!
You bet!! I love Christmas and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas..
snow on the ground…gifts are bought..and lots of fun baking…
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!