Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Advent Calendar

We started last year doing an advent calendar. I made it and its keeps falling over so I plan to make a new one out of felt to hang on the wall. Yesterday was the firs day. We made ornaments out of clay to represent creation and Adam and Eve. We made a world and an apple with a snake. We read both stories. Also we were suppose to make ginger bread cookies which we made today. We actually made sugar cookie men because I cant find molasses around here. Today will be Noah and we get to make a rainbow. I also have been doing activities with the letters each week. This week is C which is easy with Christmas stuff. Yesterday we found all the C's that were on our Christmas decorations. I still need to find one for today. Anyway this is a picture of my calendar as each day gets flipped up it makes a picture. and when I get the new one made I will show it. I love this time of year and doing our advent activities.



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  1. VadoseDecember 2, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Wow - what a fun mama! I'm pretty much a flop when it comes to crafts, but this is inspiring. Lucky for me, my baby is still too young for these kinds of activities, so I've got a little longer to get my game together. :) What a fun way to share Christmas with your kids.

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  2. Bob MrotekDecember 2, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Your Advent calendar looks great. It is a wonderful thing to do especially with kids. I am a big Advent ceremony fan. It heightens the anticipation of the Nativity. Good for you!

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  3. Refried DreamerDecember 2, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    How awesome~ You're such a good mommy! I'm sure the kiddos are lovin it!

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  4. ElleCancunDecember 2, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Ohhh I just LOVE Christmas :) Looks like a great idea!!

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  5. Leslie HarrisDecember 5, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    What an awesome calendar! Sounds like so much fun.

    About molasses...there is a simple substitute for molasses that I use to make gingerbread. Melted piloncillo! Heat it in a heavy saucepan over low heat.

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  6. bordersasideDecember 6, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Thanks guys Im glad you like it. Im close to being done with the new one and plan to post a picture and some pictures of our first week. Leslie why didn't I think to ask you about the molasses. I have tried everything including using brown sugar which doesn't work.

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