In early November I purchased, Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury for Kids.We read a story a day from December 1 through Christmas day. The kids looked forward to this special time together each night before bed. The week before Christmas we included our traditional, kid-friendly, interactive nativity, What God wants for Christmas.
The kids had fun taking turns with the guitars and singing Christmas Carols.
Hailey has always wanted to string popcorn for the Christmas tree, so this year we popped the popcorn, popped in a movie and started stringing. Two hours later we were no where close to being done. We all have a deepened appreciation for the numerous popcorn strands on Grandma Warta's tree because of the love and sweat that went into making them. Next year, we will try to add to this years collection.
Hailey was still having 'fun' in this photo.
It is our tradition that the youngest child gets hoisted up by dad to place the star on the top of the Christmas tree. This won't be Bethany's last year but her years are numbered. The grand finale of our evening has traditionally been for each one of the kids to open a new ornament from Brian and I. The new ornaments usually represent something special in their lives for that year. The kids really look forward to this tradition.
Hailey is in her second year playing the violin and still loving it.
Several years ago, Grandpa Loren wrapped up a jar of mini dill midget pickles as a prank. Every year since, Keagan counts on a jar of pickles in his gift from Grandpa and Grandma Warta. His new ornament was a "pickle in a jar".
Bethany loves purple and wants to be a ballerina when she grows up.
Hailey helped Bethany decorate the tree that Landon cut down for her. Thank you, Big Sis for always stepping in when your needed. Dad and I appreciate you so much!
Thank you Cousin Landon for thinking of me again this year!
Yes, Bethany and Keagan are on the roof helping daddy put up the Christmas lights. I couldn't look so Hailey snapped this photo.
Hailey won First Place for the 12 and under category in a gingerbread contest for the Plumas stroll. She received a $50 savings bond from Butte Community Bank for her Fire Station 4 Gingerbread House. We are all so very proud of her.
Bethany and mommy skipped a nap one day while the big kids were in school to make a gingerbread train. We had a blast!
The kids had fun taking turns with the guitars and singing Christmas Carols.
Hailey has always wanted to string popcorn for the Christmas tree, so this year we popped the popcorn, popped in a movie and started stringing. Two hours later we were no where close to being done. We all have a deepened appreciation for the numerous popcorn strands on Grandma Warta's tree because of the love and sweat that went into making them. Next year, we will try to add to this years collection.
Hailey was still having 'fun' in this photo.
It is our tradition that the youngest child gets hoisted up by dad to place the star on the top of the Christmas tree. This won't be Bethany's last year but her years are numbered. The grand finale of our evening has traditionally been for each one of the kids to open a new ornament from Brian and I. The new ornaments usually represent something special in their lives for that year. The kids really look forward to this tradition.
Hailey is in her second year playing the violin and still loving it.
Several years ago, Grandpa Loren wrapped up a jar of mini dill midget pickles as a prank. Every year since, Keagan counts on a jar of pickles in his gift from Grandpa and Grandma Warta. His new ornament was a "pickle in a jar".
Bethany loves purple and wants to be a ballerina when she grows up. 
Hailey helped Bethany decorate the tree that Landon cut down for her. Thank you, Big Sis for always stepping in when your needed. Dad and I appreciate you so much!
Thank you Cousin Landon for thinking of me again this year!
Yes, Bethany and Keagan are on the roof helping daddy put up the Christmas lights. I couldn't look so Hailey snapped this photo.
Hailey won First Place for the 12 and under category in a gingerbread contest for the Plumas stroll. She received a $50 savings bond from Butte Community Bank for her Fire Station 4 Gingerbread House. We are all so very proud of her.
Bethany and mommy skipped a nap one day while the big kids were in school to make a gingerbread train. We had a blast! 
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