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Christmas Spirit

The first thing we did to get ready for Christmas is getting the tree. We got the first one we looked at, fast and easy. 

The kids thought this little tree was so cute
We let it fall overnight and decorated it the next day. Hudson and Gianna put on some of their ornaments. They were really into decorating this year. 

 Kaden was at our house that night and he even helped. 

 Hudson wanted to put the star on, but he is scared of going that high up. Gianna ended up putting it on. 


They really helped a lot and I left the ornaments where they put them and filled in the rest myself. It was a little stressful letting them help. I was afraid they were going to fall into the tree because they would stand on the couch to reach higher. Nothing was broke and we had a good time together! 


They like counting down the days on the advent calendar. Gianna asks everyday if it is Christmas yet. 




The kids look forward to setting up the outside decorations. We got a new penguin, Minnie Mouse and inflatable snowman because last years inflatables were broken. It's no secret that this isn't Josh's favorite thing to do, but he does it for the kids. 
Hudson had his Christmas musical at school. The pre-k and kindergarten wore their p.j.'s.

They did very well singing loud and performing the motions


Gianna with Paw Paw Brent

Christmas Activities 

We did some family Christmas activities together. Most of the outings we did last year, so the kids remembered doing them. 

A new one was A Night in Bethlehem, a walk through experience at the First Baptist church. 
The kids got to touch pottery and things from that time at the different booths.




 At Reflections of the Seasons in the WBR visitor center
we went inside to see the 13 foot alligator. 
 Rode the horse drawn carriage to see the lights outside


 They had a few rides this year for the kids. They all enjoyed that very much.

At the Acadian Village we walked through to look at lights

 The kids rode a few rides and had cotton candy
Took some fun pictures



 On the way out, the kids got to sit in a firetruck 

Christmas field trip

I went with Hudson on a ministry field trip to a retirement home.  
 They performed some Christmas songs and then handed out cards



 Not the best picture, but Hudson handed his card out to a lady all by himself. It was a touching time at the retirement home. I was so proud of him! 
 After that, we headed to their Christmas party at Exerfit. They jumped in a trampoline room, indoor playground and bounce houses. 


The kids look forward to going caroling with the church. It was a good night with nice weather. 


It is fun to keep up traditions and make memories together every year. I get to look back at the pictures and see how much the kids have grown from year to year. 



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