Countdown

We have been counting down to Christmas with an Advent chain this year.  Here's what we have been doing every day in December.  Ok, most days because some days we forget.

1. Color a Christmas picture
2. Write a Christmas letter to your grandparents
3. Dance party around the Christmas tree
4. Make snow angels outside
5. Watch "The Polar Express" movie
6. Drive around and look at Christmas lights -- this was probably my favorite activity because the girls were SO excited
7. Picture with Santa at the Fire Station
8. Play the Christmas Action Game 
9. Go to a movie as a family
10. Drink hot chocolate
11. Write a letter to Santa
12. Wrap presents for friends
13. Neighborhood Christmas party
14. Make baby Jesus ornament
15. Read the Christmas story in "Big Picture Bible"
16. Reenact the Christmas story with the nativity set
17. Take the Christmas quiz from MOPPETS curriculum
18. Watch "Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too" movie
19. Go to the Holidazzle parade and Macy's 8th floor display
20. Finish wrapping presents for everyone
21. Make Elf Food Chex Mix and cookies
22. Unwrap a new Christmas book
23. Read the Christmas story in "Baby Girls Bible"
24. Go to church and put out cookies and milk for Santa
25. Merry Christmas!  Sing "Happy Birthday to Jesus"