Christmas Crafts (by Thom)

Amanda mentioned last week that she's been working with Miriam and Hannah on Christmas crafts. It's been fun to come home each day and see what project they've done that day. So far, they've make countdown links (they really, really look forward to pulling off a link each day!), snowflakes, and the projects you see below. What really impresses me is that they've done these almost 100% by themselves. In the snowmen, Amanda cut out the hats and punched the dots that are (supposed to be) buttons and snowflakes. The girls did the rest of the cutting and drawing and designing. On the Mary & Jesus project, Amanda cut the stars and the faces - the rest was up to the girls. Likewise on the stockings, Amanda's only involvement was hole punching- the lacing, gluing and decorating was all up the Miri and Hannah. It's hard to believe they're not even 3 1/2 years old yet! (and yes, I know I'm biased)

Hannah's Snowman

Miriam's Snowman

Hannah's Mary & Jesus

Miri's Mary & Jesus

Hannah & Miriam's stockings