Teaching Kids Art Through Picture Books

October is a special month in our family--both my husband and son celebrate in October, so a few weeks ago I made a video tutorial of a cake drawing for you and your kids. 

Today I want to encourage you to invest in something that lasts for the birthday loved one, whether it is an experience, a physical gift, or both.

What gifts do you still have (and value) from your childhood? What good gift memories do you have from your childhood?

My birthday is a week after Christmas, so the gifts I receive are sometimes both Christmas and birthday gifts. One of the most memorable gifts that I still have and value I remember receiving as a little girl. We had some gifts under the tree that were covered with a sheet so we couldn't see them until after we had eaten breakfast and had a family worship service. There we were, tantalized by the sight of the sheet, getting more and more excited for the big reveal. At last it happened--the sheet was lifted and my sister and I saw the gift for both of u...