Advent: Days One and Two
I can’t think of words that are beautiful enough.
Words that are thankful enough.
Words that, on their tippiest of toes and with outstretched arms, even start to touch a single branch of the joy I feel in this Advent season.
Days One and Two were a precious beginning to preparing our hearts for the celebration of our Savior’s birth:
Our church’s Advent Night, complete with Gigi’s reading of the meaning of the Christ candle in the Advent Wreath, and Lulu’s impromptu dance routine of dramatic grand jetes up and down the rows of pews during “O Holy Night.” Oh dear.
The privilege of spending the day watching Gigi practice her role in this year’s Nutcracker with around 100 other little ballerinas in making.
The appreciation that Lulu spent rehearsal day at the Nickel Arcade with her sweet daddy.
A dinner invite, Ina’s delicious Mac and Cheese and delicious conversation with dear friends.
Building mangers out of pretzel rods and getting unexpected hugs in Sunday School.
Packing up chocolate cherry cashew bars and celebrating the birthday of my precious mom over giant flapjacks and bottomless cups of decaf at the Pancake House.
Tree trimming.
Pear cider drinking.
Topping it all off with Joy’s gingerbread and a Scripture reading.
It was beautiful.
I am on my tippiest of toes and with outstretched arms, sending thanks up,
and anticipating the blessings that will come
this joyful Advent season.
Happy holidays!
Oh Sarah … how beautiful. Thank you.
I too, am so thankful for many things today! I love this time of year and the many opportunities we get to share Christ’s birth with our kiddos!
Amen!
Sounds wonderful so far! If you managed to accomplish this in just day one and two, I can’t wait to see what the next 23 days bring!
I need a nap first.
you are a beautiful writer. may God’s blessings continue to shine on you and yours
Thanks, Heidi.
This post made me smile a lot
Happy holidays to you and your family!
This weekend made me smile a lot. As did this comment. Thank you, Liz.
What a sweet and lovely way to begin this joyous Advent season! We enjoyed our day decorating our home & tree today. Blessings to the Peas this Holiday Season!
Love,
AngelaB
And to you and your crew, Angela!
sounds like a wonderful day 1 and 2 of advent. This is just day 1 for us! Mass during Advent is always so special!
May you have a wonderful blessed advent season!
You too, Shannon!
This season is so truly amazing, so full of love and hope, and I’m so thankful for this beautiful reminder of that!
Long time no post…but I’m reading.
. I’m in Bible Study Fellowship and we are studying Genesis this year. So cool that the Scripture reference you posted tied in with our study and about how all nations are blessed through Abraham’s seed. I wonder if he knew how far reaching that promise went? I’m so thankful for His promise of His Son and love this time of year to celebrate His birth. 
Beautiful post, love the line about not enough words to stretch and express the gratitude you feel. I’m definitely trying to work on cultivating gratitude this time of year and reading posts like this always helps focus me. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Hope the next days of advent are just as blessed as the first couple
Sounds like a wonderful, peaceful weekend and the beginning of a blessed holiday season.
How lovely! You put things into words so well…
Do you have a way of “healthing up” that gingerbread recipe? Or, did you make it as is. I can’t wait to try it!
Oh, and Ina’s mac and cheese! (do you allow for dairy on occasion?).
Thank you once again Mama Pea!
Beautiful! So glad you shared this outpouring of love during this Advent season- I can feel it too!
Sounds like a wonderful weekend! I’m really trying to focus on Advent this year and not on the other stuff about Christmas.
Also, I want you to know I drove 30 minutes in traffic to the next-closest Trader Joe’s to get the Peppermint Bark Baking Bits, as “my” Trader Joe’s only got one shipment that sold out in a day. Unfortunately, they have milk in them, but I will still use them in your cookies and some brownies to give to family and friends.
Advent makes me so happy too, and the Advent services are some of my favourites at church. ‘Tis the season!
That picture makes me think of when I was a kid and my sister and I used to fight over who could put the angel on the top of the tree. For whatever reason, it’s the best part of the whole tree decorating experience.
Oh, there was a fight. But it was Gigi’s year.
Wonderful start to a great season of love… blessed Advent
wat a awesome start to the holidays! the tree and girls look great, so does that gingerbread
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I am totally not prepared for the holiday season! We had planned on decorating over the weekend, but life got in the way. Eventually I will feel that Christmas spirit coursing through me.
Just wanted to pass along to you Truth in the Tinsel, if you’ve never heard of it. An advent calendar teaching all about the reason for the season! Started it with my girls this year. Your tree is beautiful. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the tip, Amber!
Merry Christmas Mama Pea! We have so many joys in common (LOVE TJ’s pear cider, and Ina’s Mac n cheese)! I hope you know that you are a real blessing and joy to all or your readers!
This post has given a boost to my Christmas spirit, which has been bizarrely absent this year, except for making treats for hubby’s co-workers.
So sweet. Merry Christmas to you too, Hon.
Beautiful post Sarah. I always love reading your words.
Thanks, Cathy
You inspire me to follow Jesus closer. Thank you for the many smiles and fun ideas.
If I won the apron I would wear myself and dance around the kitchen!
I want that slice of chocolate cake! I’m totally not prepared for the holiday season, last minute Christmas shopping is on the cards and we’re yet to even put up the tree!