Since today was our little boy's birthday, we did some fun things! We had some yummy chocolate cake and our little man received a balloon and his filled out baby book as gifts (he'll be getting a handmade baby doll from
my friend's etsy store later in the month as well!) and we took him to a nearby Living Nativity. If there is a Living Nativity in your neck of the woods,
GO! You will love it! Here are some photos from our day:
A big cake shaped balloon:
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Chocolate cake and Cool Whip:
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The Big Boy's Serving:
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Telling the Genealogy of Christ:
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Showing the fields where Boaz met Ruth:
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Telling of the Archangel Gabriel appearing to the Mother of God:
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The Archangel Gabriel appearing the the Mother of God:
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The Three Wise Men meeting with King Herod:
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King Herod:
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The High Priests:
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The angels appearing to the shepherds:
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The Roman Soldiers collecting the tax:
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"No room at the Inn!"
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The midwife:
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The manger scene:
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The Elder Zachariah and Prophetess Anna:
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Angel telling of the Resurrection of Our Lord:
6 comments:
Happy Birthday, little guy! The living nativity looks amazing! Much more thorough than the ones I've both seen and participated in. I was hoping to find one close to our new home, but no luck so far. How did the kids enjoy it?
Happy Birthday to your son!
You took pictures! I wasn't sure I should, even though he said we could. Afterward I really wish I had atleast taken one of the manger scene! (I may have to steal one of yours to share on my blog!) I am glad you all and he had a nice day.
Hi Emma - I'm not sure if you're interested, but I've given you this blog award. :-)
I love living nativities. This one looks beautiful!
God Bless,
Elizabeth
Thank you for sharing this! I love it!
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