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This year I mentioned that we were focusing as a family to give more to others. As part of that, we asked the kids to be creative, not worry about what to buy us, but have fun CREATING something for us. Laurianna worked so very hard on her gift for me and it made me laugh and cry – all in a good way – but it is officially one of my favorite Christmas gifts ever.
{Well, aside from the necklace that Zachary made for Laurianna using ribbon and pencil grips…}
Laurianna wrote me a book called The Very First Christmas {A Camel’s Story} and illustrated it as well. Aside from the sweet story that follows a camel as he travels with the Magi to see baby Jesus, she even took the time to create a back cover for the book. After she finished the story, Laurianna read it to her siblings and then included their ‘testimonials’ on the back.
A delightful children’s story about the journey of the Magi.
~ LRE publishing co.
It’s adorable and should be published. ~ McKenna
AWESOME!!! AMAZING!!! ~ Zachary
I don’t know! Okay!? ~ Kaleb
Kaleb’s comment cracks me up, because it is such a ‘typical’ saying from him…and I can just hear the conversation between the two of them:
L: What did you think about the book? What was your favorite part?
K: I don’t know! Okay!?
Just a sweet gift that makes me smile and one of those that we’ll be keeping around for years to come! Did you have a favorite gift this year – one that you will be remembering for years to come?
Maestro Classics ~ introduce great music and classics stories to children with this classical music series. Don’t miss their newly released Carnival of Animals that you will want to check out!
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I tried to leave a comment a few minutes ago, but I don’t think it worked for some reason. :P I did want to say that I love your daughter’s book idea! Some of my very favorite Christmas gifts have been those made for me by my children. It’s such a blessing to me to know that they love me enough to take time to make things (or write things) especially for me! I’m a blessed mom!
Awe, how sweet! I want to read it. :)
I have a 3D rose that my son made for me a few years back. He made it out of construction paper, but it came out pretty good.
Awesome gift!
Great idea and such an awesome keepsake!! Thanks for all of the resources you put out there for hs mommas (or papas!). I am starting K with my daughter in Jan! Happy New Year!
Have a WONDERFUL time as you start with your daughter!!! :)
She’s obviously watching her mom – the testimonials on the back are too cute! What a wonderful gift, Jolanthe – Happy New Year!
That is the neatest gift! Enjoy reading your blog … have a wonderful New Year!