Surprise, surprise ... the kids wanted to get most of my fun "to do" list checked off the first day!
Joshie wrapping his presents and filling out his tags.
Abby was pretty pleased with her purchases ... and the tooth she lost yesterday ... or should I say the tooth her Auntie Karin yanked from her head!
We did the gingerbread houses (one has already collapsed) and gingerbread cookies. I am not sure why they have such strange looks on their faces, perhaps it is the sugar rush!
I had wanted to show you this block tree I made a few weeks ago but kept forgetting to take pics. It is not quite finished - I need a few more decorations on it (I am still searching for the perfect tiny ornaments) and I need a star on top. I built it on a lazy susan and used around 140 blocks. You can not really tell by the picture but most of the blocks spell out words around the tree. It says Merry Christmas around the bottom and also contains my children's names, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, kiss, St. Nick, snow etc. I had helped my Auntie make one years ago and had always wanted to do one for myself. I finally got around to it! The kids love spinning it around to look at the ornaments and their names :)
Download expired but you can still find it in my Digitreats Store
COOL!! Thanks again for sharing.I have never seen a block tree before.How FUN...and bet the kids LOVE it!!:)
Posted by: Valj | December 20, 2010 at 09:24 PM
Thank you!
I LOVE the block tree with words and names what a fun idea so cute!
Posted by: Shemri | December 20, 2010 at 09:56 PM
Thank you for all your work on these kits and the coordinating quick pages for Christmas. The block tree is so cool -- I may have to think about doing one.
Posted by: Carrie | December 20, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Thanks for all the great kit.
Posted by: Katherine Woodin | December 20, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Thank you!! REally nice!
Posted by: Marilou | December 21, 2010 at 12:33 AM
The block tree is great, super idea. Great pics of the kids too.
Posted by: makeyesup | December 21, 2010 at 04:47 AM
What a neat idea - the tree of blocks. It looks wonderful! And on a lazy susan, how great is that.
Posted by: Vivian Carpentier | December 21, 2010 at 05:00 AM
holy cow! that block tree is impressive! FABULOUS!!! don't know if you have a Michael's where you are but that's where i found mini ornaments. LOVE that tree! and your kids (and your photos) are wonderful!
Posted by: lisar | December 21, 2010 at 06:26 AM
Pamela, hello! Just love the photos you shared of the kids. They all look so happy! And that block tree - WOW! It's beautiful. I had never seen that done before. Very creative! Happy Holidays to you and your family! Hugs!!
Posted by: Becky Jo | December 21, 2010 at 07:52 AM
I love the idea for the block tree! I might try that next year :) You are so creative. Have a Merry Christmas! Thanks for all the wonderful freebies!
Posted by: Beth | December 21, 2010 at 08:14 AM
I have never seen a block tree, what a fun project. The gingerbread houses look good, they did a great job. Thanks for the cute qp.
Posted by: Lisa | December 21, 2010 at 08:53 AM
Thanks! It looks like you are having a great time with the kids. I can't wait to get home & get my own sugar rush with my neice!
Posted by: Kyrsten | December 21, 2010 at 09:41 AM
I LOVE the block tree. What a neat idea. Thanks for the goodies. :)
Posted by: Sue | December 21, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Luv, luv the block tree, what a neat idea, had never seen one before. Wish my kids had more time off before the holiday it sounds like you are having so much fun. Thanks again for all the treats:)
Posted by: Kelly H | December 21, 2010 at 12:32 PM
I am so jealous!
My kiddo's are all grown up I miss those special Christmas activities...
Posted by: Robyn | December 21, 2010 at 03:48 PM
LOVE the block tree. I have never seen one before. Thank you for the qp.
Posted by: dannethia | December 21, 2010 at 08:32 PM
The block tree is so cute and creative! Thanks so much for the freebies! :)
Posted by: tajicat | December 22, 2010 at 04:34 AM