Sunday, December 16, 2012

Advent Calendar. Week 2 Recap.

This project started out as an idea but has really taken on a life of its own.  Who knew that something so simple would come with such meaning.  I honestly believe that all of our hearts are being changed by this project.


18. Be a good citizen.
Clean up our neighborhood and be a part of our community.
We enjoyed the afternoon at a party with our neighbors.  
Once home the boys (joyfully) picked up trash along the boulevard.  

17. Surprise!
Sunday evening the boys received the Golden Ticket to take a ride on the Polar Express.
They took a trip around town while watching the movie and eating popcorn.  
We looked at lights and finished up the evening with frozen yogurt.
Such magical memories for all of us!

16. Help others.
Pick out 3 of your toys to give away.
Initially Griffin tried to give Roman's toys away.
He then warmed up and picked out a lizard, matching game, and a hot rod.
Roman picked a race track, Buzz Lightyear rocket, and a car carrier.
The next afternoon Griffin came with me to Goodwill and handed off his toys.
Out of all of our activities Griff told me that this was his favorite.

15. Serve others.
Prepare dinner and serve to MiMi and Pop.
Cook dinner and deliver to a family that is very sad.
The boys helped me to prepare dinner.  
They learned to set the table and served food to MiMi and Pop.
Roman blessed the meal.
"Dear God. Tank you for my fa-ma-lee."

14. Fun with friends.
Invite a friend over to play.
Griff gave Emma a ring and invited her over to play.
They decorated Christmas trees,
ate cookies and drank milk,
and took a spin in the Polar Express to look at lights in the neighborhood.
Since it was a party they even busted out the party hats!

13. Special time with Mommy.
Make a Christmas craft.
They boys made Santa faces out of plates and cotton balls.

12. Family movie night.
Boys watched Elf on the Shelf Movie
with MiMi and Pop while Mommy and Daddy headed out to a party.

11. Snow Day.
Snow day NOLA style!
We met up with several friends and enjoyed a snow day at the park.

10. Family Fun.
Decorate gingerbread houses.

Below is a video of Griff dropping off toys for donation.


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