our 25 days of christmas countdown

for as long as the girls can remember

we have been preparing for the 

birth of baby jesus with our 

25 days of christmas countdown

essentially it's just an advent calendar

but instead of chocolates to count down the days

husband and i try to do activities

with the girls that embody the spirit of christmas

of course with the girls in school during the day

and busy, busy evenings with after school activities and homework etc

there are days when treats and not activities make it onto the calendar

we also have our whole family get involved

both sets of grandparents choose a day and activity

and so do both of my sisters

the activities don't cost a lot

actually most of the ones we choose to do are free

(since the holidays get so costly already!)

here is what the first week of advent has looked like for us

(if you follow me on instagram you already know!)

 

day 1: breakfast with santa

day 2: santa claus parade

day 3: toy slinkys

day 4: visit and photo with santa

day 5: donate toys to the toy drive

day 6: go to the store and choose your very own ornament

day 7: christmas movie night

and today for day 8 it's extra special

 they had waffles for breakfast and received mini blythe dolls

and in the evening my in laws

will be picking them up and taking them to a christmas party!

the countdown is really fun to do

but it really does showcase how time just flies

the first week of december is almost over!

 (eek!)

i'm off to wrap more presents

happy weekending folks!