skate

Tug ice skating for the first time!

Preschool Party Presents

Twisted felt candy cane bracelets were Tug's gift to his friends at school!

Advent :: Day 19

Feed the birds a homemade peanut butter and seed pine cone treat!

Santa!

you better not pout...

Merry Christmas

Advent :: Day 16

Make a special 2010 Christmas ornament!

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Advent :: Day 15

Light the Angels' Candle on the Advent Wreath!

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Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

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Luke 2:13-14

Advent :: Day 14

Host a Kid's Christmas Party!

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Advent :: Day 13

Wish the zoo animals a Merry Christmas!

Postponed : )

Advent :: Day 12

Gives lots of kisses under the mistletoe!

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Advent :: Day 11

Decorate rooms with paper chains!

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Advent :: Day 10

Mail Christmas cards at the post office!

Advent :: Day 9

Make Christmas cards for friends!

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Advent :: Day 8

Light the Bethleham candle on the advent wreath!

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But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Isreal, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.

Micah 5:2

Advent :: Day 7

Pick out and decorate our Christmas tree!..

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Advent :: Day 6

Watch Christmas movies!

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Foopee

Foopee, our family elf

Named by our three year old son!

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"At holiday time Santa sends me to you. I watch and report on all that you do. My job's an assignment from Santa himself. I am his helper, a friendly scout elf."

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the Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition
by
Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell
illustrated by
Coe Steinwart

Advent :: Day 5

Paint a Christmas picture!

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