I am slowly realizing that advent is only 1 week away.  There are so many wonderful ideas out there on how to live our faith through the season.  Look here if you are looking for some inspiration  http://maryellenb.typepad.com/o_night_divine/

We will get out our tried and true advent wreath and hopefully try out a new book of advent prayers I ordered from Catechisis of the Good Shepherd. 

I am hoping to truly live this advent.  I am trying to get most of my shopping done and gifts lined up before next Sunday, this is made so much easier thanks to online ordering!  Getting out to Christmas shop with 5 children can be a little tricky to say the least!  I am scouring my email lists and other blogs looking for ideas to make our advent one filled with joy and excitement as we wait for Christ.