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Getting Ready!!

Regina — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:22:56 +0000

As soon as the dishes are put away on Thanksgiving Day, I will be finding my Advent wreath!

Check out this 2009 “First Week of Advent” activities:

The first Sunday of Advent is known as the Prophecy Candle which symbolizes God’s planning for Christ’s birth long before it actually happened. This week’s Advent activities will have a “get organized” theme.

God planned the birth of Jesus. He picked the family and tribe in which he would be born. He arranged the timing of his birth, … [visit site to read more]

Tick Tock

Regina — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:06:07 +0000

Do you hear it? Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock.. the sound of time ticking away!!! Can you believe that Christmas is Saturday?? I am still scratching my head wondering what happened to February!

I have been delinquent in posting. My mind and attention has sadly been elsewhere. Cooking, shopping, creating and wrapping has taken over my schedule. Between the Christmas parties and funerals, I have not had much time in the evenings. However, I did manage to take a two hour (much … [visit site to read more]

Advent 2010 Third Week

Regina — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:18:11 +0000

I can’t believe we are approaching the 3rd week of Advent. Sadly, though, Satan has thrown our whole calendar out of whack. We will be playing catch up with the crafts again this weekend. OH BOY! Hopefully, God can clear out a day or two for us!! Ahem.. perhaps, I need to learn the word, “No.”

The third week of Advent is all about sharing! God is the ultimate giver! He shared Jesus with us and continues to do so even today. God specifically asks us to ask and we shall … [visit site to read more]

Advent 2010: Week 2

Regina — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:51:56 +0000

Can you believe it?? The second week of Advent is almost here!! I hate to admit this but Satan has gotten a hold of our calendar. Apparently, as soon as we began Advent, Satan decided it was time to fill up our calendar with activities, places to go, things to do, projects for school, and other ways to take our focus off of Christ. Well, no matter what we are going to put Christ first! We have had to rearrange our Advent activities and we are finding … [visit site to read more]

Christmas Time is Here!

Regina — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:23:34 +0000

Oh Boy! Oh Boy!! Oh Boy!! Christmas time is here!! Christmas music playing and filling the air! Christmas cheer spreading across everyone’s faces! I love it when I see red and green every where!! Christmas makes me feel good allllll over!!!

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, my family and I created our Advent wreath! It really turned out beautiful! The beeswax Advent candle kit arrived and was easy to make. The kids really got into it. … [visit site to read more]

Advent Wreath 2010

Regina — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:48:27 +0000

Pioneer Advent Wreath

While thinking about the Pioneer days of old and how our resourceful ancestors must have created their Advent wreaths. Here’s the thing about Advent wreaths…. they can be as elaborate or as simple as you need them to be for your family’s needs. Keeping in mind the whole “pioneer” theme, the Advent wreath display will be from all natural materials and using items we already have on hand.

The Wreath or Base

Take a walk … [visit site to read more]

Our Stir Up Sunday

Regina — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:16:44 +0000

We had such a great time yesterday celebrating our first Stir-Up Sunday that I wanted to share with you.

We added shredded … [visit site to read more]

Stir Up Sunday

Regina — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:04:48 +0000

The Pioneer Advent

If there was a time machine, my preferred time to visit would be in the 1800′s or may be even a earlier. I love the Laura Ingles era. This Christmas, we plan to explore old traditions that date back to the early American Pioneer days. We’ve decided to keep all the “store-bought” decorations in their comfy boxes in order for us to experience how our ancestors celebrated the Christmas season. The gifts can be handmade but only from natural … [visit site to read more]

The Fourth Week of Advent: Rejoice!

Regina — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:08 +0000

Rejoice! Rejoice! Sing and Dance! The 4th week of Advent is all about rejoicing! Christmas is almost here and we should be celebrating!! Once again, the Advent activities are done at dinner time.

Fourth Sunday Home Ceremony:

1. Light the first 3 candles

2. Talk about who Matthew was.

3. Discuss the history of the book of … [visit site to read more]

The Third Week of Advent

Regina — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:40:39 +0000

So far, the Advent themes we have had for week one and two were planning and preparing. The third week of Advent will be centered on sharing. I truly love the third and fourth week of Advent. Sharing and rejoicing are two of my favorite things about the Christmas season.

Third Sunday Home Ceremony:

The beauty of the home ceremony happens at dinner time. We will gather around the table for the evening’s lighting of the candles and for a quick discussion about the … [visit site to read more]