Truth in the Tinsel

We've loved using Truth in the Tinsel this advent season to walk through the true story of Christmas. And crafting is one of my favorite things EVER so it's been awesome having a good reason to make a special ornament with the kids every single day! The garland over our hallway door is looking beautiful. Here are some pictures of the things the kids have made.

Jesus, Light of the world...

Keeleigh crafting Jesus' crown...

Ryland crafting his crown for Jesus...

Jathan and Ryland's crowns...

Keeleigh's crown...

Keeleigh and Jathan's Zechariah ornaments...

Our expectant Mary's and Elizabeth's...

Mary's song...(Check out how elaborate Keeleigh got!)

Jesus' name...

Sun ornaments...

Keeleigh crafting a stable (next to the Bethlehem ornaments)...

Ryland working on his Bethlehem house...

Ryland was proud of his little Bethlehem houses...

Keeleigh working on her Bethlehem houses...

I think this was Jathan's favorite ornament: Joseph...

Jathan and the angel Gabriel... (I wonder what he thinks of use making him from pipe cleaners and wrapping paper?)

Keeleigh and her Gabriel... (She's an excellent wing maker.)

Keeleigh hanging today's ornaments on our garland...

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