CHRISTmas Countdown.

Turning that calendar to December is

so exciting as we approach CHRISTmas

and a time to celebrate the birth of

our Savior . . .

spend time with family and friends . . .

and reflect on the year that has

totally FLOWN by.

Before I can truly settle in, I have

some loose ends to tie up!

CHRISTmas Countdown:

1. Finish school papers.

2. Drive around and look at lights

while the kids text and play on their

Ipods.

3. Bake sugar cookies.

4. Bake CHRISTmas bread.

5. Bake CHRISTmas candy.

6. Bake and decorate gingerbread

houses.

(The older kids truly embrace this

tradition . . . ;0)

7. Stroll around the neighborhood

looking at decorations.

8. Finish CHRISTmas shopping . . .

(a few more clicks!!)

9. Purchase stocking stuffers!

10. CHRISTmas parties.

11. Stamp and mail the CHRISTmas

cards.

12. Make CHRISTmas dinner list.

13. Purchase items for CHRISTmas

dinner.

14. Attend the Nutcracker.

15. Go ice skating.

16. Drive up to the Lake and

look at the awesome decorations.

17. Deliver trays to neighbors.

18. Deliver snacks to the mailman.

19. Go to chocolate fondue party.

20. Wow! Celebrate with my amazing

family!!!