2010 Christmas Craft #1

Today the girls and I did our first Christmas Craft for the season (that being said, hopefully we will get to others in the next month :) ).

We made Thumbprint Reindeer Ornaments. This was created based on several ideas online and through a little creativeness. They were VERY inexpensive to make - and easy to reproduce. The girls LOVED putting their thumbs in paint! We made a total of 24 and they didn't get bored (this is a first!) Of course all they did were the thumbprints - I did the detail. Kaelin did help me to glue on the pipe cleaners.

We took clear glass ornaments and the girls put 2 thumbprints on each side (one side for H and one side for K).

Then I took some heavy duty glue to glue on Antlers and a tail. I used a black paint pen for feet, eye and nose, and to write which child created it below the reindeer (though you cannot see the name well in the picture). I also used a red paint pen for a nose and to write 2010 on the ball.

I tied a piece of ribbon on the ball for a 'hook'.

FYI MOMS - Here is what we used:

Clear Glass Ornaments (These were at a craft store for $3.99 for 12)

Brown Acrylic Paint ($.99)

Black/Red Paint Pens ($1.99 each - planning to use again)

Brown Pipe Cleaner ($.79)

Glue (make sure it will work on glass)

Ribbon

I also made little tags for the ones we are giving away that say: Merry Christmas!!!

With Love,

Kaelin & Hailey Magee

Decorating our tree

I came home after work Saturday evening and set up our Christmas tree. It took a while to fluff all the branches, move things around etc. I promised the girls we would set it up the following morning. Of course, AS SOON as we rolled out of bed, they wanted to decorate the tree! They love to have the tree, banister garland, mini tree etc. all plugged in and lit up!

Take a close look at the above/below pictures. ALL of the ornaments are on the bottom foot of the tree :). They did such a cute and good job.

After Justin and I redistributed.

Kaelin's bedtime prayer 11-29-10

Dear Jesus,

I hope Grandma Donna feels better. I hope she feels better today or tomorrow. I hope Papa Bob is taking good care of her. And I hope we can go on a plane and visit her soon, and pick up Uncle Ray. I hope he says goodbye to all of his people.
Amen.

So cute! Explanation: My mom isn't feeling well so she wanted to pray she would get better. Also, my brother is moving his stuff in the weekend of December 19th, then making a trip home for Christmas, before he officially moves here January 10th. Kaelin is a little :) excited- as we all are!!