Van Beek Family Christmas

We got together for the Van Beek Family Christmas last Saturday, but the weather wasn't great, so we didn't do the entire Christmas thing. Roger's uncle and his sister and her family weren't able to make it, so those who were able to make it came to our house and hung out together.

One thing that we did with the kids was to send them on a scavenger hunt for 7 packages that I had hidden around the house. After finding each present we sat down and I read a poem after each package was opened.

Introduction

In the beginning God started to plan

To bring about Christmas and it would be grand!

How he would start a gift giving tradition

I'll tell you the story, so please pay attention

Gift #1

God sent the angel, Gabriel, with some good news of great joy

Mary was going to have a baby - it was to be a boy

At first, she was very confused and afraid

But Gabriel said, "This is a baby that God has made"

You are to name him Jesus, for He is God's son

The Messiah promised - He is the One!

Gift #2

God had a plan for Mary's life - He knew it all along

After talking with the angel, Mary sang this song:

"My heart is full of joy

I am carrying a little boy

God has done great things for me

His humble servant I will be"

Gift #3

Now Joseph was a righteous man

No one would've blamed him if he ran

An angel appeared in the middle of his strife

He said to Joseph, "Take Mary as your wife."

Gift #4

Since there was no crib for a bed

I was placed in a manger instead

A tiny little baby, no one would have guessed

Through me, all people would be blessed

For a great big purpose I was meant

God's gift from heaven, I was sent

Gift #5

We were minding our own business on a long, lonely night

Imagine our surprise to see such a sight

The heavens were filled with glory from above

Angels were singing about how God shares His love

So off to Bethlehem we went

To see the baby God has sent

Gift #6

We 3 kings from orient are

We found Jesus by following a star

We came to bring Him His birthday presents

The best we could do was gold, myrrh, and incense

Gift #7

Do you think God wants your dolls or ponies?

Do you think God wants your Lego's or puzzles?

No, there's only one gift God wants at Christmas time

It won't cost you a quarter, nickel, or a dime

Just peek inside and you will see

The gift God wants from you and me

Below is a picture of the kids finding a mirror in the bottom of the last package.

Poppy and Zachary hanging out

Cael and Grammy The kids were playing Apples to Apples Jr. and I was helping Callie figure it out.