Snow and Advent

Hayden showing his candy cane.


It snowed 3 inches yesterday. Hayden loved looking out the window at the tractors clearing the driveway across from us. Joey was excited to use his snowblower. He didn't get a chance to last year. It is so nice to have one this year. Shoveling our long driveway was a chore last year.

We stayed in the whole day and organized toys downstairs, upstairs, and just played. We made taco soup in the crock pot. Something to warm us up on this snowy day. I love being home on days like this and watching the snow fall, listening to Christmas music, and playing with Hayden. We had a great day.

After supper we made oatmeal cookies. Hayden did a great job stirring the dry ingredients. He did get a little bored toward the end and wanted to play in the bowl, but he lasted longer than I expected.

For advent Tuesday we read read John 3:16 and sang this little light of mine. One of Hayden's favorites. Last night we read the legend of the candy cane, Psalm 34:8, and enjoyed a candy cane. "Taste and see that the LORD is good" Psalm 34:8

This weekend is going to be spent at home. We don't have anything planned yet. We are going to attempt a small gingerbread house. I hope to start some Christmas shopping.