Games and food. Food and games. Acting goofy. Trying something new. Spending time together.

This is what memories are made of. None of it costs any money – except for the food. But we have to eat anyway, right? So in my book, it’s like not spending any money at all to have extra Christmas fun.

Christmas can so often become about stuff and things and getting and having and wanting. I’ll be the first to admit that since we don’t buy stuff for our boys any other time of year, it is super fun to surprise them with great gifts they’ll enjoy at Christmas! But I believe the richest Christmas memories are made in simply doing what is normal – and adding a fun Christmas twist.

Like these Snowman Pancakes we had today. We needed to eat breakfast anyway, right? But having our pancakes in the shape of snowmen was a little more special.

Here’s our favorite pancake recipe.

I love all the blessings God gives for us to enjoy. Enjoying my family during this season is the most wonderful blessing of all.

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