Friday, January 4, 2013

Candy Cane Lane

Every December our Church, Houston's First Baptist,  puts on a Christmas activity day for young kids.  This year was our second year to enjoy the wonderful morning!

We started the day with icing cookies and decorating them with sprinkles.

 We got a family picture while Maddie rode a sheep and Allie rode a pony.
 Then it was our turn to enter the "One Starry Night" part  - the highlight.
Maddie petting a baby goat
 Entering Bethlehem
 Petting a duck - yes a real live duck.  It quacked and nipped a little
 Then a chicken....
 We made nativity ornaments
 Heard about the birth of Christ and the Angel visiting the Shepards
 Once again, the highlight this year was holding baby Jesus!  Thankfully, Mary graciously agreed.
Allie with Baby Jesus.
 Maddie with Baby Jesus

 Mary, Baby Jesus, Allie, Maddie, and Joseph.


Maddie ecstatic from being able to hold Baby Jesus. 
Petting donkeys

Along the way, we also decorated crowns, painted star ornaments, jumped in a bounce house, and watched a puppet show.  We are so grateful for all the volunteers who make this day a special holiday tradition and memory for our family.

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