The Count Down

My parents have always loved and spoiled my kids! Her, my mom, love language is gifts, and she constantly sends them packages full of exciting toys, food, and clothing. The Christmas Season is differnt though! She created a wonderful tradition(while my sister and are were away at college)years ago, that I will in the future continue for my children's children! It is similar to the Advent calendar. Each year she wraps little gifts, for each child, starting with the 1st of December, counting down to Christmas. Every day the children get to wake up and open one pre-christmas gift. I loved it as a college student. It served two purposes, made my last weeks of the semester bearable, and it counted down the days till I was able to be with my family. Nothing says love to a college kids, then a "care package." So, I thought I would give you the chance to count down with us. It is a fun tradition that does't have to be expensive....(you'll see)! One year Mark and I did it with new books for the kids(or you can check them out from the local library). It was a good way to expand their own libraries, and encourage family reading time (we don't have any problem in that department...we love reading at night)! I hope you enjoy sharing this holiday tradition with us! The posts with pictures will include the count down from the 1-13th in Arkansas, and then the 14-24th at home in Washinton!

Let's begin!

Look at this, cool!

Cheesy Ritz Bites. Awesome!