Countdown to Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is on in this house. Only 12 days to be exact. So in the meantime we have been busy preparing. From school holiday programs to a full week ahead of Christmas parties and last minute preparations, the kids are ready and awaiting Santa's arrival.

Last Sunday a miracle appeared. It snowed for the first time since last January! Eventhough it will probably be all melted long before Christmas Eve, it is truly amazing what three kids can do with only 2 inches of snow.

I remember what the week leading up to Chistmas was like as a kid. The excitement was almost too much to take. One week from Monday is Christmas Eve. I have been trying to focus on teaching my four and six year old that giving is better than receiving. Kind of a hard lesson to deliver. Everyone has been assigned (except for the 2 year old) to do a Christmas deed of kindness. Averie donated some of her dolls to children less fortunate while Keaton went with Daddy to help build a Habitat for Humanity house last Saturday.  

Other ways we have been preparing for Christmas...

Searching for the perfect Christmas tree:

Decorating & wearing new Christmas outfits:

Watching Christmas movies:

We are looking forward to Christmas week. Otherwise known as the magical week leading up to Christmas when reindeer fly, family and friends come to town, cocoa and egg nog are served, children sing and dress up as shepherds for the Chrismas Eve Pageant and everyone you see seems a little bit friendlier. 



May your days be merry and bright. And may all your Christmas's be white.....

Wishing you a magical Christmas week, Dena