We had a fun holiday season! The girls really got into the spirit of the season, and this was the first year that they seemed to "get it". Madeline really started to understand the reason for the season, but she also enjoyed Patti's arrival and the search for her each morning. Amelia felt Madeline's excitement, so she fed off of Madeline. We had a nice balance of commercialism & true meaning of Christmas this year.
In no particular order, here are just a few snapshots of our days leading up to Christmas Eve.
December 1 - Patti's arrival: She left a note for the girls as well as filled our Advent calendar with activities and a special treat here and there.
A Snowman craft for the girls
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| FYI - That red looking thing is the SnowGIRL's skirt |
My girls are old school - they LOVE getting letters in the real mailbox! My Mom sends them a Christmas card, and they enjoy opening their mail.
A little photo shoot for our Happy New Year card since Amelia's black eye was much better. They really hammed it up.
Another photo shoot that was not as successful
Patti brought us a gingerbread house to decorate.
Madeline wrote a letter to Santa on our special plate. I love how it quickly becomes part of the Christmas decor in the living room. :)
Reindeer food is always a big hit!
Of course, Amelia's turned disastrous, and she was distressed about the mess.
Little OCD thing trying to wipe it up. Love her!
We bagged our reindeer food for ourselves and some neighbors. The girls placed all the bags under the Christmas tree until it was time to deliver them.
It was an incredible December - lots of family traditions continued and many sweet memories were made.
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