December 5, 2010

We saw a little of the white stuff today. Mattie and Jon Paul were thrilled! St. Nicholas comes tonight...shoes are ready to be filled with chocolates (or coal).

I am on a roll....

Jilly

December 4, 2010

Today...we go to St. Mary's Bookstore to see St. Nicholas! (I suppose I need to make a #19 box for the Advent calendar)

Getting closer!

Jilly

December 3, 2010

Today we made hot cocoa with mini marshmallows and whipped cream. Yummy.... Wish you could have been here. It was delish!

I am almost caught up! Weeee...

Jilly

December 2, 2010

(Photo #1) Mattie hanging the second ornament. *God Saves Noah* Genesis 7:1 Go into the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you alone are righteous.

O God, you care for all the animals of your wonderful creation. Care for us, too, in all our daily needs. Amen.

Genesis 6,7,8: 1-9

(Photo #2) Jon Paul

(Photo #3) Izabelle reading to Mattie and Jon Paul. (Mattie was "hamming it up" for the camera; as usual) The Story of Christmas Advent Calendar.

More to come! Until then....

Jilly

December 1, 2010

(Photo #1) Izabelle is checking the #1 box to see what activity is planned for today. Read "Elf on a Shelf" and set Bernard out.

(Photo #2) Mattie is putting the first ornament on the Jesse tree. *Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.* Genesis 3:6 She took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate.

As children of Adam and Eve, we are also sinners. In this season of Advent, open us, O God, to Your words of promise - promise of our Savior. Amen

(Photo #3) Trae reading "Elf on a Shelf" to Izabelle and Mattie. Mattie is holding Bernard...our elf.

Tomorrow is December 6...so I am a little behind on posting. I will add more tomorrow night. Until then...

Jilly

"My Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe"

Before the Thanksgiving holiday....MJCA had a "My Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe" contest. Mattie's recipe went like this:

1. Put the 5 lb. turkey in the pan and cook it.
2. Cook the turkey for 7 seconds at 2 degrees.
3. Take it out of the oven, put it on your plate with some corn, grapes and fish and then eat it!

Bon Appetite!


....and guess what? She won! (She was the winner in her Pre-K class). Too funny! She is pictured below with her prize. She was so proud.

More photos to come. Until then....

Jilly

First Sunday in Advent...November 28, 2010

Gosh, where did the year go? The last time that I posted was in May. I hope that you are still there. I know my faithful Aunt Cherry and Aunt Susie-Q check in every once in a while... I suppose I should get rid of the sunflowers. *wink*

(Photo) Celebrating the 1st Sunday in Advent. Izabelle lit the first candle while Trae read aloud: Lord God, we light this candle to thank You for Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world. We who have sat in darkness have seen a great light, the light of Jesus Christ, our salvation. We give You thanks and praise in Jesus' name, because He lives and reigns with You in Your glory, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Read Isaiah 60:2-3





More photos to come! Until then...

Jilly