Advent Calendar (December 11, 2010)

Day 11 - Journey #4

(McCarter Theatre - "A Christmas Carol")

This year our church had a theme of "The Journey". Throughout the course of the year we have taken different "journeys." Last night we went and watched "A Christmas Carol" at a theater in Princeton. Chris and I went several years ago and watched this production and enjoyed it so much. The production is so classy and they do a wonderful wonderful job! To watch a bit of what we saw last night click here. What did you think? Awesome, huh?

And since I've been mentioning food so often ... we went to dinner before hand. There, now I feel more complete throwing food into my post ... food fight!!!

Advent Calendar (December 10, 2010)

Day 10 - Angel Ministry

"A Christmas Story"

People who are having a Christmas party, can invite "angels" (teens from our church) to come share the Christmas story. The unique part is that as the angels tell the story it is from their (the angels) point of view. For example: They talk about how they went and told Mary that she was to be the mother of Jesus. I love it not only because it is unique but because the script doesn't stop at just the nativity - it goes on to the cross and gives a Gospel message. At the end we give the kids gifts which this year consists of a bouncy ball, silly bands, stickers, a balloon and candy.

Last night we took Elianna with us although she ended up running around the one house with a little boy named EJ. We had 2 visits and in at least the last house, I know there were many children who did not know Christ. Prayerfully, the hosts of the party will now have many opportunities to share the Gospel with them.

I don't have as many pictures because Chris took some pictures with another camera. Maybe I will post some later.

When we came home, my Chris made yummy buttery, cinnamon & nutmeg popcorn to eat while we watched "A Christmas Story." He watched the whole thing but I was a little tired from making 3 different kinds of cookies yesterday. Yes, you read that right - 3. Saturday, we are going to take them to some elderly people in our church.

Right now Harley's chair cushion is on the floor due to space issues because of the Christmas tree. Elianna has since decided that it is the perfect play mat.

She also spends alot of time playing with her purses on the stairs. I don't know if you can see it good or not, but the bridge between her nose is all black and blue. Her and Harley collided heads Friday.

Advent Calendar (December 9, 2010)

Day 9 - Couples Christmas Party

After indulging ourselves with chicken parmesan, pasta, roast beef, potatoes, and green beans ... oh and lets not forget the canoli's ... we played games inspired by the game show Minute to Win It. In other words, they were crazy games done in 1 minute. They involved jingle bells, charades, Christmas cards and puzzles. We had a great time with friends and, of course, the food was delicious. Weird how I always talk about delicious food. But really, it was delicious.

Sorry to Kelly for my being in the way.

Advent Calendar (December 8, 2010)

Day 8 - Christmas Puzzle

We actually didn't end up working on the puzzle because I wasn't feeling well. However, we did work on it Monday night after Monday Night Football and we have also been known to put in a piece or two as we are walking past. Last night we had a teen text and ask if we were working on the puzzle. He wanted to come help us. That just makes me laugh so much. I guess I just didn't figure teens being interested in a puzzle. Every year though, we have one or two that take an interest in helping us.

Most of what is left is snow, trees and sky - all the hard part.