Christmas Countdown

I stole the idea from the Dyks, but I was bound and determined to start a countdown to Christmas as a family this year, even with Haylen's arrival. Michael and I had brainstormed ideas and were lucky to get our calendar all filled out before she was born. I had a discount coupon for Pottery Barn Kids and picked out this countdown calendar and had it monogramed with Tuomisto at the bottom. It is huge and the only place to hang it was in the hall way so the picture is at a funny angle.

I am happy to say that we are on day 3 today and having fun getting ready for Christmas as a family of 4. Here are the highlights:)
Day 1-Decorate the house




Day 2- Pick out a Christmas Tree (For the past few years we have been going to Lowe's or Fred Meyer because they are so much cheaper, but as the kids get older we will probably venture out to a real tree farm:) This year, Lowe's had this beauty for around $27.



Day 3-Decorate the Tree





Haylen enjoyed her first experience in her swing as the tree was being decorated. I can't wait to take fun pictures with her and Rysen for our Christmas card.