Advent Activities

Better late than never, I guess!
Some of our advent calendar activities were kitchen based...
We made "Almost Gingerbread" cookies which Jacob and I dipped in melted white chocolate and decorated with sprinkles. We packaged them up and attached a small Christmas card and then we went and delivered them randomly around the village. It was fun. Daniel dropped a package on the ground and they broke so we actually got to try some.
Then we made "Gingerbread" houses out of graham crackers. Daniel was so cute stuffing the candy in his mouth as fast as he could. We gave the houses as hostess gifts to some family members who had us over. I think this activity will be even more fun next year.

Ready for Packing!

Candy!!

All done!

Merry Christmas!

An Early Christmas Gift

Our lucky boys...

My Aunt in Germany sent these beautiful mugs for the boys. They are personalized, which is so cool, and also extra special because my siblings and I each have a mug with our name on it from there that we got as kids. I don't know much about where the mugs are from other than that the town is somewhat famous for its ceramics. Such a special gift. Thank you!

Vegetable Soup

From "A Yummy Book About Numbers" by Ellen Appleby

The first thing you need is ONE big soup pot.
Pour inTWO quarts of broth and cook till it's hot.
Chop THREE green peppers and FOUR nice potatoes,
FIVE tender carrots and SIX ripe tomatoes.
Slice SEVEN baby onions and EIGHT celery sticks,
Throw it all in the broth then stir till it's mixed.
Add NINE spoons of noodles and a dash of some spice,
Then call TEN of your friends - have a party - how nice!



Deanna says: I am wondering if this is a valid recipe...