The highlight for her though was getting to put the Jesus star on top. 
Sharing the tree trimming duties with the kids is one of my favorite traditions. What a wonderful way to celebrate the season.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Trimming the Tree
We spent the afternoon and evening last night decorating our Christmas tree. The kids were all excited about helping out. Our little ballerina kept dancing around it like she was putting on some kind of arbor serenade. 
The highlight for her though was getting to put the Jesus star on top. 
Sharing the tree trimming duties with the kids is one of my favorite traditions. What a wonderful way to celebrate the season.
The highlight for her though was getting to put the Jesus star on top. Sharing the tree trimming duties with the kids is one of my favorite traditions. What a wonderful way to celebrate the season.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Snowflake Craft
We have a playdate today to make these fun snowflakes that are easy and pretty when done. All you need is paper, scizzors and a stapler (with staples of course).
1: take your paper and cut it into a square (size is irrelevant). You will ultimately need six of these squares so either do it all up front or as you go.
2: fold the square into half, making a triangle.
3: fold the triangle into half, making a smaller triangle.
4: cut the 5-6 slits into the triangle, starting from the single fold side, stopping the slit about 1" from the double fold side.
5: unfold the triangle and it should look something like this:
6: Take the outermost strips from both sides and fold them over, stapling them together at their outermost points.
7: Take the next outermost points and fold them over on the OTHER SIDE, stapling them together at their outermost points. Repeat alternating with remaining strips, leaving center diamond in tact.
8: Do steps #1-7 five more times then staple them together at the center and outermost strips to make your snowflake!
Thanks Nana for the great idea!
1: take your paper and cut it into a square (size is irrelevant). You will ultimately need six of these squares so either do it all up front or as you go.
2: fold the square into half, making a triangle.
3: fold the triangle into half, making a smaller triangle.
4: cut the 5-6 slits into the triangle, starting from the single fold side, stopping the slit about 1" from the double fold side.
5: unfold the triangle and it should look something like this:
6: Take the outermost strips from both sides and fold them over, stapling them together at their outermost points.
7: Take the next outermost points and fold them over on the OTHER SIDE, stapling them together at their outermost points. Repeat alternating with remaining strips, leaving center diamond in tact.
8: Do steps #1-7 five more times then staple them together at the center and outermost strips to make your snowflake!
Thanks Nana for the great idea!
Monday, December 7, 2009
December?
You wouldn't believe it was really December by the looks of these pictures, but last weekend we had an amazing trip, canoeing/kayaking down the Colorado river. One of our friends, Brendan, had the idea so he went with us and we had a great time. Thanks for the idea bud~
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