PARTY AT HONEY'S

Honey started a tradition of having the kids over and decorating a little tree and having cookies. So the kids got their invites in the mail and were so excited for the party. (Mason was especially excited to get his invitation in the mail. Every day he goes to the mailbox and asks what is there for him. Unfortunately usually nothing, but he loved it when there was!!!)

We all headed to Honey's on Saturday and started out with decorating the tree. Then moved on to symbols of Christmas. Honey pulled things out of a bag and told about them. For the most part it was just Corbin, Samantha and Mason listening. And then it was just Corbin and Sam. Then upstairs we went for a little lunch Honey had prepared. Next to everyone's plate there was a cute Christmas bag that Honey had put some treats and treasures, like a bell, a star, a candy cane and some hershey kisses. Then we all brought a treat to share. It was such a cute idea. All the kids walked around with their sack of goodies. After lunch the kids decorated a gingerbread man. It was so much fun to get the kids together and hang out. Honey always puts together such fun filled parties for the kids, and it was no different this year. Thanks to Honey for having us over!

Here's a little breakdown of the Symbols of Christmas: 

• The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind.
• The Color Red: The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior's sacrifice for all.
• The Fir Tree: Evergreen- the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life. The needles point up to heaven.
• The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes.
• The Candle: A mirror of starlight, reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.
• The Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.
• The Candy Cane: Represents the shape of the shepherd's crook, used to bring lost lambs back to the fold.
• The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal value of love… having no end.