Ella watched as the cars pulled up and couldn't wait to get out the door to Rylie and Austyn's house! |
When we arrived, we had an evening of birthday party fun planned for us.
Tami read us a story about the brightest star.
She then asked us to go upstairs, where we found a huge star cake.
Tami asked the kids to make the star bright like the star that shown over where Jesus was born. Do you see where this is headed?
That's right...to Sprinkle heaven. She had bought about every color of sprinkle and decorating gel that you could imagine!
The kids were all over making that the star the best...with the most sprinkles of course.
Those of us grown ups couldn't help but say, "Uh, that's a bit much, don't you think?" I sort of laughed at myself for even thinking this. There is no amount of sprinkle love that is too much for Jesus, is there?
With the twinkle lights from the tree glowing, we lit the birthday candles and sang to Jesus.
Then, we ate His cake.
Not all of us...
...but most.
Before we left, we did a small ornament craft of what else? A star!
Both Ella and Talia hung theirs on our tree when we got home.
Since then, we haven't just talked about the party...we've talked about Jesus non-stop! I love it when thoughts about Jesus are spoken so freely. It's so....childlike. And who couldn't use more of that?
There's a song that's been in my heart and on my lips today. I learned it for a church Christmas program when I was growing up. I have no idea who wrote it, or from what musical it's from.
What can I give to a King?
Give to the One who has everything?
What can I give?
What gift can I bring?
What do I give to a King?
What do I give to a King?
I am reminded that the best gift I can bring is myself.
It's the best gift any of us can bring him.
Thank you, Tami for inviting our little family to fully celebrate our Savior King last night.
We love you!
What an excellent idea! Great job Tami! :) Loved the pictures!
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ReplyDeletewhat a fun way to celebrate....love that she invited everyone over!
awesome.
Very fun and a great idea for December.
ReplyDeleteYou got some great pics! I think I got only 3 the the whole night...but it doesn't really matter because mine would be blurry anyway :). So glad you guys came it was so much fun! I love the pic of Ella in the door!!
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