Traditions are created to bring families together, to build lasting memories, and to give us things to look forward to. Children love traditions, especially at Christmas! What a joy it is to include our little Presley into our Christmas traditions this year! She is loving every minute of it, being a part of this thing called "family"! Here are just a few of our favorite Christmas traditions . . .
Decorating the trees (we set up 2 trees, a little tree with all of the special ornaments, the ones the kids have made over the years, the ones collected from memorable places, or gifts we have received, and a big one with all of mommy's pretty ornaments)
Presley was excited when she found her "P"!
It's all finished!
Then there is the big tree . . . what fun to help daddy unwrap it!
Let the decorating begin . . . ta da!
Decorating cookies . . . this year we did gingerbread and sugar! Yummy!
We got the big boys in on the action!
Christmas crafts . . . the girls loved making stained glass to give as gifts and painting pinecones that they collected this year!
We always love to get out a jigsaw puzzle . . . people gather around the dining room table at various times to work on it, and it usually includes random moments of bursting out into song! We love it! This little sass decided to get in on the action!
Well, those are just a few of our traditions as we enjoy this season. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will include more! It is now just 2 days until Christmas, and we are all looking forward to the celebration! Our favorite tradition of all is simply being together as a family, remembering what this special day is all about!
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6
