Happy Birthday, Jesus!

We had such a fun afternoon!
We had a Happy Birthday, Jesus party.

First, we read Happy Birthday, Jesus by Michelle Medlock Adams.
This book is great for little ones to see how we can celebrate Jesus' birthday.

Then just like in the book, we put on hats.
It's not a party unless you have a hat, at least that's what Seth thinks.

Silas really had more fun just staring at it.

Next, we decorated our birthday cake.
We made a heart in the middle of it, also like in the book.

Then we broke out the party blowers...

the streamers...

balloons and party poppers.

Next, we sang Happy Birthday and blew out Jesus' birthday candles.

Then we talked about giving Jesus gifts. We picked out several things from some of our favorite charities that we are going to give as our gift to Jesus. Seth picked out a soccer ball, a share of a llama, ducks, and a pig. We will also be giving a gift of water, garden seeds, and mosquito nets.

Then we gave each of the boys their gift from us. Our goal is to keep these gifts simple and preferably handmade. I bought Silas' sock monkey from a lady who makes adorable sock monkeys at the local farmers' market, but I made Seth's felt fishing pond, sock fish, and poles.

Merry Christmas
and
Happy Birthday, Jesus!