This past weekend we watched another Christmas parade. BK takes it all in, she stands very still (which is extremely unusual) and watches the entire parade. Waving her hand back and forth and shouting "Merry Christmas" as the parade passes. I leaned down to her during a pause in the parade, right after she had gleefully shouted, "Merry Christmas, everybody." I whispered in her ear, "Braylen, do you know when Christmas is?" Thinking I would get her standard, "On Friday," answer. In case you didn't know all good things happen on Friday, or so it seems that way in her little mind. But her answer was much deeper than the norm. She looked at me with such an excitement and said, "Right … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas: Salt Dough Ornaments
One of my favorite types of ornaments involves Braylen's handprint. While her hands will grow each year, I'll have a reminder of just how tiny she once was. I love to put them on the Christmas tree and pull them out each year, each ornament full of a new set of memories. I used salt dough to make circular handprint ornaments for Braylen's pink tree. Salt dough is simple and easy to make and the options are endless. Find your favorite cookie-cutter and adorn your tree to your heart's desire with custom ornaments. Ingredients: 1 cup salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup luke warm water Directions: Mix salt and flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add water until it forms a … [Read more...]
an {almost} 3 year old Christmas
This year I am determined to have each and every single Christmas present purchased and wrapped before December even gets here. I want to enjoy the holiday season this year and I don't want to spend time standing in long lines at department stores. I actually did a little Black Friday shopping and then I spent Saturday evening taking care of the rest of my Christmas list. I can't tell you how good it feels to check every one off of the list, now if I can just get everything wrapped in the next week. Each year Christmas gets a little more fun with BK. She will really understand it this year and we're even pulling out the Elf for the first time, ever. I can't wait to see the look on her … [Read more...]