The Holiday Spirit

We have been having lots of fun with our Advent calendar. It is not pre-planned, but more spur of the moment tying Jesus to some fun Christmas activities. Jackson is LOVING it and that is all that matters!

Jesus is the LIGHT of the world!

We decorated the house and tree. Jackson said he was Daddy's Christmas helper.

He chose Turbo the snail as his ornament for this year despite my pleas for something else:)

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We also went to the Parade of Lights with some friends. 

It was a cold night in the stable the night of Jesus' birth.

We had hot cocca to warm up and read a Christmas story.

Mary and Joseph traveled a LONG way to Bethlehem.

We made a LONG chain to count down the days to Christmas.

Jesus is the reason for the season.

We read the Candy Cane Story, ate candy canes, and made a candy cane.

 Jesus gives us many gifts. What gift can we give him?

Jackson opened a gift. We had a pizza and movie night by the fire.

Christmas is so much fun with kids! I love seeing the excitement in Jackson's eyes and watching him learn more about the real reason we celebrate and giving to others. We still several more fun activities planned, I can't wait!