Advent

Jake and I love family traditions.  A friend recently pointed out to us that it seems like all of our family traditions somehow revolve around food...but hey, what's wrong with that?  

This year we started talking about Christmas and what traditions we want to start with our family to celebrate the birth of our King.  One thing we decided to do was Advent- where we get to anticipate the coming of Jesus.  So each night we would read a story in the Jesus Storybook Bible, Anniston would color a picture, we would light candles, and we would sing a Christmas song.  Can you guess Anniston's favorite?  Joy to the World, of course.  We made it very simple but it was a really fun time that we all looked forward to each day.  Anniston loved it.  I must say that it was awesome for Jake and I as well.  It is the most excited we have ever been about celebrating Jesus' birth because we spent 25 days talking about it, celebrating, and getting excited.  I'm sure the way we celebrate Advent will change over the years, but I like our first stab at it.