Its The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Can you believe Christmas is less than ten days away!? As everyday passes by I get more and more excited for that day to arrive! Last week and this past week me & my family have been doing a bunch of fun festive activities! It's the most wonderful time of the year!

WHAT WE DID THIS WEEK:

FRIDAY (last week)in the late morning, we went downtown on a field trip with our co-op! We went into some stores and hung out outside too! Then in the evening we went to an ice skating rink with our close friends, the Sabaus. Once we got to the rink we realized the ice was actually just a white plastic platform with water on it to make it slippery! Haha. Oh well, it was still a fun experience:) 

The next day (SATURDAY) me and my family went to an “actual” ice skating rink! It was so much fun, and I think we are definitely improving on skating faster, and smoother, especially my brother Valor! 

SUNDAY in the evening our neighbors invited us to their house to do a small talent show! For my talent I play three of my favorite piano songs. Afterwards, we ate some cookies, and drank some hot chocolate! Once we left we went to a few houses that our neighbor mentioned were decorated super cool for Christmas, and that the lights went to the beat of the radio station the house had chosen! It was so fun seeing how amazing the lights blinked and dancing around! 

MONDAY we had Little Light Academy, and then in the evening we had our last choir practice until our Choir Christmas Pageant! 

TUESDAY the first In-N- Out opened in Idaho! I am so happy it did because well… it tastes so.. Yum! I can’t wait to get a Cheese burger and Animal Style Fries soon (in a few months, since the line is so long)!

WEDNESDAY our friend Melody met us at the library to do school with us! After school she stayed all day at our house, and she helped remodel my room with the help of my sister too! I love how my room looks now, and I am glad that we were able to hangout with Melody, since we've been wanting to for a while!

THURSDAY we had our friends over for a Mexican dinner! The food was delicious, and we ate Tiramisu cake for dessert! We also were able to play a couple of fun games after eating!

FRIDAY me, my Mom, Audrey, and Ezzie went to a shorter Nutcracker play while Valor and my Dad went Christmas shopping one on one! I am so thankful that we are able to get Christmas Gifts every year, and that we are able to celebrate Jesus’ birth! 

SATURDAY me and Audrey had our Choir’s pageant! It was so much fun, and really fascinating to see how much we have improved in singing! Afterward, we went to our church’s Christmas party! I love how many events go on in this season! 

WHAT GOD HAS TAUGHT ME THIS WEEK:

This week God taught me to be more patient with my little brothers, because they are still learning like we are all still no matter what age we are. I tend to get really angry when they do something annoying or bad, but instead I should be calm, and kind to them, just as God would do! 

WHAT I BAKED:

On Saturday (this week) I made Sugar Free Sugar Cookies! I know, you might be thinking how do you make Sugar free sugar cookies, well it's easy! You technically just replace the sugar for honey, or maple syrup! In this recipe I used honey, but maple syrup would work also! Although, I didn't have the right ingredients for the recipe for icing, so my dad went and bought white icing from the store. 

Note: If you would like to make the icing colorful, but still make it healthier I recommend using Natural food dyes (with no artificial colors added!) 

NEW:

Last and this past week, I have been making bracelets as Christmas gifts for my closest friends! I think making jewelry for someone is one of the sweetest gifts to make (for mostly girls). 

This week I officially finished all of the Christmas shopping for my family, but some gifts still have to arrive! I am so excited to see my family's reaction when they open the gifts!

Also, I have been waking up earlier to get more stuff done, like my math, chores etc. It honestly has been really nice getting stuff done earlier than to do it later in the day! 

WHAT I HAVE BEEN WEARING:

This past week I have been wearing my winter coat, white beanie, and jeans or workout leggings! Then I have been wearing my White Puma Shoes, Converse, and boots from Walmart!

MY GOALS FOR THE NEW WEEK:

-Go outside everyday for 30 minutes - 1 hour

-To finish making gifts for my friends

-To wake up everyday at 6:30-6:45 AM

I hope you have an amazing new week to come, stay warm, because you don’t want to get sick for Christmas! God bless, and…

LOVE YOU!