Monday, December 08, 2008

Christmas Weekend Treasure Hunt

Each year we do a treasure hunt. William works hard on clues and maps. He had Maggie's hubby Brannon helping this year. I get the small treasures together for each clue spot. There are 3 teams and each team is assigned a color. They can only open the clues at the flag with their color ribbon tied on it. After each team has gathered all their clues and small treasures they have to put their clues with the other teams to figure out where the big treasure is. We work together on what goes in the big treasure chest at the end of the hunt. This year they each got a leather pirate pouch with money. They all were very happy!

13 comments:

Marci said...

I LOVE your Christmas treasure hunts. These will be memories those children will remember all their life. How fun. You guys are great!!

Anonymous said...

How fun!

DonnaB said...

Thanks for sharing your family Christmas pictures with all of us.

Anonymous said...

How wonderful, Peggy! Just look at all the fun everyone had!!!

Anonymous said...

How fun. I would have loved, still would, to have a treasure hunt.

Mary said...

Peggy,

I agree with Marci. Your grandchildren will remember this as long as they live. What a wonderful tradition.

Enjoyed the treasure hunt and the photos.

Blessings,
Mary

Dana said...

Thats so neat:)

The Mind of a Mom said...

Oh my gosh Peggy, that looks like a ton of fun and all that work William did, he is a treasure :o)
The kids are very lucky to have such a great PopPop

Lib said...

HI Peggy,
I Love these post!Family,warm and cozy!:o)
THanks for sharing!
What wonderful memories ya'll made each visit as a Family!;o)
HAve a great wk.
Blessins',Lib

DayPhoto said...

Now this is a great idea for our company Christmas party!

Thank you for the idea and the photos and the great time you had.

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/

Carole Burant said...

Now that's what I call FUN! Oh sis, I so loved seeing all the pictures and oh my, what a handsome/beautiful group of pirates you have there! hehe It's no wonder they look forward to the treasure hunt every year!!! xoxo

Mom said...

What a wonderful idea. I think I'll have to write a post about this and link back to you. That is just so cool, and a great way to get the kids excited.

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Mom said...

What a wonderful idea. I think I'll have to write a post about this and link back to you. That is just so cool, and a great way to get the kids excited.

www.momstop.blogspot.com