We've got the "big daddy" and the "little boy" versions and both have seen a lot of action over the last week. One operator finds much pleasure in opportunities to use the device. The other not so much. These objects have been the means for a lot of service throughout the neighborhood. I love the operators for that, especially the big one for teaching the little one through example that it's important to help people.
I tapped my "cute" gene and came up with this advent calendar:
Way more ribbon and pastel than I planned, but at least it was easy. Notice it's only 10 days. Since we include activities along with a treat each day (things like touring the lights, visiting the candy windows, sub-for-santa project, etc) it was all the celebrating I was willing to commit myself to. It's been nice to enjoy the season. Especially now that we have Jim's mom here with us. That's the best treat of all.
Merry Christmas to you!
7 comments:
aw, that turned out so cute!! i wanna make one next year--will you help me?
You are so clever. I love your advent calendar! Do you know how long the candy windows will be up?
Did you really make something so girly and cutesy? Where is my friend Debra and what have you done with her? :) I never pegged you for quite so many ribbons. :) Love you!
Min - Sure will! I still have the template for the numbers. Do you want to do 10 or 24 days? I may need to add numbers to the template.
Janell - Thanks! I think they're up through New Year. I'll email you a link to the list.
Pinky - Shut up. And Merry Christmas. And love you too. Oh, this morning my mom-in-law was crocheting and Nyah noticed and told her that "Pinky does that!" or something along those lines.
wow that is a CUTE advent calendar. pinky's comment is killing me...we have a fabric advent calendar that my mom gave me that has ornaments in 24 pockets that you hang up on a tree. i print out a handful of fun activities or a treat or scripture and put in random pockets so the kids get some suprises along the way...fun stuff
Debra my friend! I have had fun catching up with you and the family on your blog.
I am glad to see you are all doing well. I love the pictures of your family at Thanksgiving -- tell them all hi from Cord & me.
Jim--don't be stupid. love, cord
Christi - Thanks! Yes, Pinky is quite witty at times. You'll have to put up a pic of your calendar next year. I love seeing how other people celebrate.
Heidi! I've missed you! I'm glad to know you have a blog too. I hope I find lots of ammunition there to make fun of Cord, not that I needed any more as I have quite a lot already. : )
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