Saturday, December 3, 2011

'Tis the Season

***Re-posting from last year*****


As you already know, the holiday season is fast approaching. Ryan and I will be busy getting our home ready for Thanksgiving in 16 days. Today I e-mailed him a "Thanksgiving prep" list that only had to do with the home. We will be starting on the list this week. A lot of it is boring stuff like cleaning, but I wanted to post it here because it's a handy way to keep track of our traditions.

These look like an easy way to spruce up a room.

Get frames for our new photos.

couch?

Get more silverware, kids dishes and silverware from Ikea?

10 Easy ways to decorate for fall

clean walls

dust

tidy back yard (firepit)

de-clutter sunroom; window panes?

clean school room and pantry

clean laundry room

fix shade

clean bathrooms

vacuum upstairs and downstairs

clean our bedroom


The Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 28, marks the beginning of Advent. I would like to re-visit some past traditions.


Jumping Back in with some wise Words:

Order Advent crafts from this website. The kids have loved doing these the past 2 years.

This and That

To Advent

To Prepare

Countdown to Christmas



On Dec. 6 St. Nicholas will be here! We will have to prepare for that very soon. Don't forget the chocolate coins!

St. Nicholas!


To Celebrate

Our Lady of Guadalupe

O Christmas Tree

A buncha' thespians, ain't We?

Remember to Breathe...


I can't forget about Teacher's Gifts!