Day 5: Sunday
READINGA package of 4 mini Christmas books was waiting in her mailbox, the perfect size to take to church. I also began an ongoing project for our family - a gratitude journal for all of us to share things in over the next year. The idea for this was born from a post by Becky Higgins on her blog. She had created a gratitude poster on the wall, which I thought was brilliant, but opted to create a coffee table book instead.
I used the blank books from Draw your World (I may have ordered a bunch for my nieces and nephews for Christmas...SHhhhh), some stickers and a sharpie to write on the cover - and it was just that simple. 
I hope that by next Thanksgiving we can have quite a few pages filled up and enjoy reviewing our little booklet together and count our blessings. Day 6: Monday
GIVING
Yes, it is better to give than to receive especially when it comes with 10 timbits. If you note the tag on the box it also asks Kia to prepare her Christmas list. She literally spent a solid hour researching ideas on the internet for the people on her Christmas list. We're surprising her with some Christmas shopping money in the next day or so, so that little list will come in handy very soon. 
Day 7: Tuesday
PLAYING
We are a family that enjoys playing board games together. We love our PS3, gameboys and what not, but I especially enjoy sitting with family to play a game that promotes communication, laughter and insights into one another's personalities. Last night we pulled out Boggle and Russ and Kia remembered why they don't like it...Mom's hard to beat! I love games like this and seem to enjoy finding words in jumbled up letters. They humored me though, and gave me a run for my money.
Since we play soooo many games, a new game is always a welcome gift around here, but I thought it was time we started our annual Christmas puzzle. I was under strict directions to purchase a puzzle no larger than 300 pieces, because although they enjoy puzzles, they don't adore puzzles and this is a good compromise. So let the puzzling begin!
Since we play soooo many games, a new game is always a welcome gift around here, but I thought it was time we started our annual Christmas puzzle. I was under strict directions to purchase a puzzle no larger than 300 pieces, because although they enjoy puzzles, they don't adore puzzles and this is a good compromise. So let the puzzling begin!
