Merry Christmas from The Flaming's

 

Merry Christmas from The Flaming's

Advent Begins

Every year, on December 1 we begin advent at our house. Years ago, I made this advent calendar. We still use it today. Yesterday, on December 1 we began our advent blocks that lays out the story of Jesus coming to earth. Today, our advent activity was to decorate a gingerbread house. 

Rather than tiny little gifts in our advent calendar, I fill each day with simple things to bring our family together. A few things we will be doing this year: making cookies, writing letters, looking at Christmas lights, the living nativity, enjoying hot chocolate, reading books and playing games.

Thanksgiving in PA

After our quick stop in DC, we drove on to Lancaster, PA to visit our dear friends - the Hrovath's. I was born & raised in Lancaster, PA, and it was especially fun to go back and show Lancaster to Jake & the kids. The very best part of Lancaster was soaking up the time with our friends! This family is a gift: the kids all getting along, the friendships, the time speaking of God's guidance in each of our lives, the endless play and conversations. Our 5 days together went way too fast.

Park City with the big girls on Wednesday evening.

Alan doing all the turkey prep.

THANKSGIVING DAY

We explored Lancaster County on Friday.

Friday night tree lighting in downtown Lancaster

Friday Dinner at Southern Market

Friends since 5th/6th grade

cold Saturday morning run

Saturday sugar cookie baking & decorating

Twinsies & Besties