Weekend

Well, our weekend was pummeled by the "Pineapple Express."

An atmospheric river that made its way here from

the Hawaiin Islands.

Lots of rain, rain, rain.

And since we are studying weather and climate, I thought this would

make an excellent lesson!  So Binky

made a diagram of the "Pineapple Express."

You can read  more about it here, if you like.

 

 



 

So while we were indoors, listening to all that rain, Goose

broke out some holiday decorations.

This is Binky's favorite christmas item.

I bought it for him at the Nutcracker several years ago.

 

 



 

 

 

I made some salt dough ornaments and we

had a blast decorating them!  Grandma came over with her

craft box and we went a little crazy with all that paint, glitter, and beads!!

I love how they turned out! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These two ornaments are for my two nephews.

I hope they love them!  I had so much fun making them!

 

 

 



 

 

 

I even made some for us.

It was a nice time.  Holiday memories in the making.

I asked the kids what they would like to do this holiday season

and we came up with a few ideas so far. 

 

Make snowflakes

birdseed ornaments for the birds

solstice walk in the woods

gift making for family and friends

light the lights for Hanukkah

watch Elf

go ice skating

 

Joy, over at You know how we're an art family...

has a beautiful list of advent activities she made with her family.

What special activities do you do with your family this

time of year?