I am one of those people who gets out before the sun rises on Black Friday and waits for store after store to open. I look forward to this day every year. This year was a little different. My partners in crime (Laura and Jill) were both out of town, so I hit the stores on my own. The day was a success. I always know when it's time to go home - when I start buying for myself.
The kids were anxious to get the house decorated. After we all had a turkey sandwich (one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving - LEFTOVERS!!!) we brought down the Christmas decorations. Anna Gracen and Christian were a big help with decorating (Tom and Wooten not so much). By Sunday it looked like Christmas at the Dougherty house. The tree is up and decorated; all the snowmen are out; the Christmas village is set up; the nutcrackers are out; and the outside is all lit up (not like the Griswald's though).
The Christmas festivities have started. Today was Jr. Boys' Club with our home school group. Anna Gracen & Christian were once again my little helpers (I'm so blessed). The little dudes made ornaments; had a surprise visit from Mrs. Claus; had Christmas goodies; played a game and went home with candy canes and suckers. Don't you know the Moms loved that? Sugar them up and send them home. I came home; made a batch of homemade brownies and made my self a little more presentable (in other words I took a shower). Then off to the Christmas party for the ladies at church. What fun! We do the gift exchange game which is a trip. You have some who won't take a gift away from anyone and others who LOVE taking gifts. We laughed, ate, and laughed and ate some more.
Our next Christmas activities:
- Help decorate the Christmas tree at church.
- Help decorate the float for the Christmas parade.
- The kids are riding on the church float in the Christmas parade on Saturday. I'll be one of the dancers dancing behind the float.
- December field trip to an assisted living home to visit, sing and pass out gifts.
- Church Christmas program
- Christmas baking...YUM!!!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun time at your house!!! The children make for fun...of course you have some very special children! I can't wait to see your tree...it always looks great. I know that you will be ready to rest after Christmas. Amanda you have a lot to do but just think what an impact you have on others!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys,
Mema
The church Christmas Tree looks so beautiful, thanks to you! We worked like dogs didn't we? LOL Like Carla said, it was an act of worship!Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteFriends,
The Grahams