Christmas List 2011

We are in sunny California as I write this entry..on Ian's iPad, so pardon any future type-o's.
There will be no pictures with this post either, sorry. This post is mainly because I want to share my new tradition. I love traditions and Christmas, so this year, I came up with a new tradition for my family. It's our first "Christmas List" of things to do as we countdown the 25 days til Christmas.

December 1: Make hot chocolate with marshmallows and sing Christmas carols.
December 2: Make ornaments.
December 3: Decorate our home.
December 4: Watch football, but keep the Christmas spirit in mind.
December 5: "It's a Charlie Brown Christmas!"
December 6: Buy presents.
December 7: Admire our decorations.
December 8: Wish for snow.
December 9: Wear Christmas jammies.
December 10: See Santa!
December 11: Christmas party with TVC family.
December 12: Bake Christmas cookies and share with friends.
December 13: Wear something red.
December 14: Wear something green.
December 15: Purchase a new Christmas book.
December 16: Make a Christmas wreath.
December 17: Listen to Christmas songs and drink egg nog or wine.
December 18: Zoolights!
December 19: Purchase our big fresh Christmas tree.
December 20: Finish holiday shopping.
December 21: Wrap presents while watching a Christmas movie.
December 22: Decorate our tree because the rest of the family will finally be in town!
December 23: The Polar Express movie night.
December 24: Read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and have sweet Christmas dreams.
December 25: Merry Christmas! We will have our traditional Christmas morning breakfast of casseroles, monkey bread, and mimosas, AND see what Santa left for us under the tree!

Christmastime is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, especially for me and my family. Merry CHRISMANS!! :)