As we looked through our trailer for winter clothes for the kiddos we found a little Christmas tree we had bought for Jonah as a toddler to have in his room. Because “home” is still a little fluid right now (4 moves in December), we figured we’d need a portable Christmas tree…and so, we re-welcomed newly named “TukTuk” into the family.
Tuktuk is the name of a Guatemalan rural taxi, because we figured a transportible tree was going to need a transportible name!
Friends, meet TukTuk. TukTuk, meet our friends!
But TukTuk needed some transportible and cool decorations, so while we were in WinterPark we set our little craft workshop in motion!
In the mornings we would do a little “regular” school…and then a whole lot of “making crafts” school…you can imagine which was more popular!
After we got going, I wondered whether a full-size tree would have been more appropriate for the enthusiasm the kids had!!
Each piece was a masterpiece!
We used beads, sparkle glue, pipe cleaners, pompoms and anything else we could find that sparkled or looked “Christmasy”
It was definitely a time of making up for a lack of “craft-time” while we were running around so much in Guatemala!
And…EVERYONE wanted to take part!!
We made jingle bell reindeer…
Some crazy pompom balls (these might have been the favourites!)
Of course a wreath or two…
It was a sight I have missed for a long time!!
The kids were super happy to have Mom available to “play” for a few days, and not constantly packing or unpacking!!
The snowflakes were a BIG hit! We started making some snowflake magnets for special friends too!
We made some pretty cool Christmas balls that we had to leave dry on the chandelier until they were ready to put on the tree!
Jonah really like making ‘presents’ to hang on the tree!
Taking a break from making crafts for a snack and a ‘sit still everyone!”…
The craftpersons!
Gradually, TukTuk began to look more and more like a Christmas tree!!
And, we got to doing some sledding and playing outside!
Just a small miracle to get all 6 of us sitting in one place at one time (and actually all looking in the same direction!). What we’ve learned this year is that NOTHING is more important than the family God has given us, and we are so thankful for every moment He gives us as a family!
So, from our family to yours, we wish you a full understanding of the GLOOORY of Christ’s birth! As one of the boys said today…life would have been a whole lot different if Jesus hadn’t been born! Ain’t that the truth!
Merry Christmas from the Messick Crew to you and yours!!!
Here’s something you probably don’t hear “down” there very often Kristy. Merry Christmas eh!!
Wishing you and your family all the best and thinking about you and your family lots. Ernie
I love this. Reminds me of decorating a ‘Charley Brown’ tree with my grandson. Also brings back childhood memories of making ‘newspaper chains’ for our tree. that was loooong ago, and we didn’t have glitter, etc. those times are very sweet. Thanks for the reminder.