Saturday, December 20, 2008

In the Holiday Spirit...

When Jason and I got married we decided that for Christmas we wanted to start our own little family tradition. We both felt that we wanted future children to have a true sense of what CHRISTMAS was really about. As we thought about it the idea of how we could help others have a better Christmas kept coming up so we decided that we would take all of our old clothes that didn't fit or that we didn't wear anymore and go to the homeless shelter. I know it's a crazy time of year to clean out closet and all that fun stuff but it makes me so proud when my kids come to me and say Mom this is too small lets take it to the homeless or this toy would be good for somebody who won't get presents this year. We have even expanded to get a gift for each child to give to a boy and girl that are outside when we go and even a trip to the drive through at Wendy's for a few hot burgers to give out. As it gets closer I'm so excited to continue this again this year!! If anyone has anything that they would like us to add (small clothing, blankets, anything that they could use) We would love to take it with us!! Just wanted to share a tradition our family loves!! WHAT ARE YOUR FAMILY TRADITIONS????

3 comments:

Jill said...

What a great tradition. You guys are awesome. Thank you for sharing this.

Team Och said...

That's so great of you guys to do that. We need to incorporate something like that into OUR family traditions also.

Sarah said...

That is such a great idea! I think you guys are really great parents! Thanks for letting us throw our kids at you yesterday!