Nativity & Caroling

We still had no Christmas tree. 

Jared was working long hours and

we were trying to adjust to

our new lifestyle here in 

Texas. 

I was still unpacking boxes 

(in fact, I am STILL unpacking) 

so I thought it would be

a great idea to let the kids make

a nativity out the

emptied boxes and stuff animals. 

I love how they went and got 

the hospital blanket to wrap 

baby Jesus in. 

My favorite touch was the houndstooth

bow Mary is wearing!

Roll Tide Roll!

The 3 Wise Men

The shepherds and sheep

Nixon was made the angel.

I think the nativity turned out

perfect!

Later that week we went to 

Jessica's to make crafts 

and go caroling!

The kids LOVE Little People!

As you can see there was a long

line to see baby Jesus!

The kids made jingle

bell bracelets.

We practiced a few songs and 

went caroling around the neighborhood!

I'm not who enjoyed it more,

the kids or the neighbors!

Annual North Pole Breakfast

Even though we didn't have a tree

up or any decorations

I knew I HAD to

have our annual 

North Pole breakfast!

The kids were so

anxious for Casey our elf

to arrive! 

I love throwing the breakfast!

It starts out the Christmas season 

with excitement and goodies!

Since it was Lottie's

1st North Pole breakfast she received

a special treat! 

Nixon was the first one to 

wake up!

Casey had decorated the

light fixture with ribbon and 

was hanging from it!

I prepared a yummy breakfast! 

Reindeer Kisses

(Chocolate Morsels)

Santa Hats

(Strawberry yogurt with

whip topping)

Christmas Trees

(Waffles with berry ornaments,

 bacon trunk, and a fruit star)

Lottie had a great time!

The kids loved the food!

Isla's always loves

the hot chocolate the best!

I think Lottie's favorite was the whip topping!

Lottie shared her special treat 

with her sisters and brother!

It was a wonderful start to the holiday season!