I have had a lot of fun the last few years creating our own Advent Calendar to countdown to Christmas.
I do this because our kids will only be kids once.
Also- at least in my life- special doesn't happen until you purpose it!
So here's what our calendar looks like this year. We have a physical calendar and each day, they tear open a window to see what it says.
I do this because our kids will only be kids once.
Also- at least in my life- special doesn't happen until you purpose it!
So here's what our calendar looks like this year. We have a physical calendar and each day, they tear open a window to see what it says.
Bellow is our first 3 days. New this year, we are reading a chunk of Scripture each day to unfold the Christmas story. And with that, the girls will be illustrating the story. The pictures they draw will be used to tell the story of Christmas in future years (thanks to Shutterfly's photobooks). Special thanks to the blog How Sweet It is for the line-up of Scripture and images to help tell the true story of Christmas!!
Day 1: Tonight, the girls will watch the Bakersfield Christmas Parade on TV (being a workday, we couldn't get down to downtown on time) & write a letter to Santa.
If you live in Bakersfield, find information about the Bakersfield Christmas Parade here: bcparade.com or watch it at TV 23.
Day 2: One of our family highlights each year is the December 1st Friday Event in Downtown. There is always music and art on the sidewalks... plus mega bonus, meet the best Santa ever at Solorzano Photography AND there will be FREE Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. THIS Friday at The Historic Arts District.
Day 3: Our day at home to get the yard & tree ready. Pretty self explanatory :)
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