The Donkey's Journey

I woke up and snuck out of the house early this morning to attend a breakfast with all the volunteers at the pregnancy center.  We had a lot of fun just talking about how much God has such a great plan in our lives.  It was really nice to be able to talk about the blessings of our ministry from the last year.

Michael did not have such a fun morning, as he took the two youngest to the dentist for a much overdue check up.  We found out their teeth are so terrible because our amazing water filtration system is taking out the fluoride in our water along with all the other chemicals.  SO...another trip to the dentist is in store for our future.  I guess this is one more way for us to get ready for the new year...healthy dental health is just as important as everything else.

Then we had a fun morning at the library with story hour and learning the letter Mm.  The older boys checked out new books and we all left happy with books in hand for the next two weeks.

We caught up on our LEGO pieces that our Advent Angel guided the children to make.  Due to our busy schedule we did not have time.  The boys made a stable, manger, baby, blankets and a sheep.

We also added a donkey to our nativity scene to show that we need to be strong and faithful.  It was a perfect time to read one of my favorite books of the season...The Donkey's Dream.  It shows the donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem.  A great way to also start the journey of the Holy Family around our home.

Tonight also begins the mounting of anticipation represented in the calling of the Messiah with the O’ Antiphons.  We are prepared to call for Jesus and ask Him to enter into your heart to stay.  Are you prepared to make him your guiding shepherd?

We ended the evening by adding a wall to show the story of the wall that was built around Jerusalem in order to keep holy the Sabbath day (Nehemiah).

The excitement is mounting as we enter into the last week before Christmas!

Also, we finally decided on our BIG gift for this Christmas!  I can not wait to share but I will wait until we make the delivery later during the Christmas season.