Jenn Doing My Best

The Christmas packages are arriving!

I woke up early this morning (6 a.m.) to another order of Christmas boxes on the front porch. It felt exciting to step out into the cold, crisp air and collect the packages.

I’m buzzing with excitement because Christmas is almost here! Just FOUR more days! 🎄🎅🏾✨️

Travis and I can’t wait for the children to open their gifts. It’s one of our favorite things about Christmas, watching the kids open their presents and seeing their faces light up with joy.

Sunday Breakfast: French Toast and Omelets

For our Sunday breakfast I made another batch of French toast and omelets. We had French toast for dinner last night, and everyone loved it so much that I thought I’d make more today.

Sweet scents of chocholate chai tea, vanilla, and cinnamon and nutmeg (my favorite Christmas spices) filled the house. 😊

Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent—Love. We celebrated the mass at church today. We were running about 10 minutes late, but we made it.

We’ve been trying so hard to get out the door in time for church. It’s challenging with a big family, but we’re doing our best!

Sunday Funday: Donuts, Hot Cocoa, and Uno

After mass, we enjoyed donuts and hot cocoa at church. Almost every Sunday, the church hosts coffee amd donuts for parishioners.

We like to bring our Uno cards to play a round while eating our donuts. It’s quickly become our regular Sunday activity.

If for some reason the church isn’t hosting coffee and donuts, then we buy a ½ dozen of donuts and play a game of Uno at home.

The Christmas Spirit is Buzzing Through the Air

All of the church decorations for Advent and Christmas are so beautiful! I love the angels and Christmas tree display the church had put up in the family life center.

You can tell the other children at the church are excited for Christmas, too. There were so many kids laughing and running in the social hall.

Their Christmas spirit is buzzing through the air, and it is very contagious! 🥰🎄✨️

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese for Lunch

Back at home, I cooked two pans of homemade macaroni and cheese with extra cheese. 😍🧀 One pan for lunch and the other for dinner.

I was not surprised we didn’t have any leftovers from lunch. 😄 Travis and the kids LOVE my homemade mac and cheese.

I made today’s macaroni and cheese recipe with four different types of cheese: mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

I also like to add a few dahses of smoked paprika and dry parsley to my macaroni.

I still have a few Christmas errands to take care of by Wednesday. One of those errands is going to the post office.

I’ve been trying to mail the grandparents’ gifts for a few days now. Hopefully, I can get it done soon!

P.S.— Happy First Day of Winter! ❄️💙

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