Need to finish

I know Christmas is over, but I have to finish my list of Christmas countdowns: (i have set my mind to it and i am bound and determined to finish!)
#13- Christmas bingo- at the Gray family party we play every year and my awesome uncle Bill gives out cash prizes- from $100 to $5! He is great! This year was a special edition of "Bailout Bingo" where everybody wins...
#14- Wrapping paper- i love to wrap :)
#15- Making gingerbread houses- it is now our 2nd year of doing this and such a blast, I'll post some pics of our creations later!
#16- Santa Claus- the Polar Express says it all! HO HO HO, enough said.
#17- Seeing Nativities all around- my first present from my mom when I got married was a beautiful nativity that is my favorite Christmas decoration
#18- Christmas trees- we bought a fake tree this year and it is so much fun to have and decorate!
#19- Sledding- we love sledding and adventures in the mountains
#20- Getting P.J.'s on Christmas Eve
#21- The Grinch- One of my favorite stories!
#22- Kids opening presents- kids on Christmas is the only way to go!
#23- Family time!!!
#24- Luke Chapter 2- this year my sister compiled a bunch of scriptures together to make the Christmas story really complete
#25- Celebrating the Savior's life- He is the reason all these other things have made my list. Without Him there would be no lights, gifts, treats, reading of the Nativity, trees, or any other goodies. I am grateful for this time of year to reflect on His birth and life, and I wish we could have these feelings all year long!
Merry CHRISTmas!!!

Let the Chain continue...

Here are the next two days in my love of Christmas chain! (I told you I'd try to do it everyday!)

11. Christmas cards- I sure love to get all of your fabulous cards! It's good to see what friends and family have been up to, what you look like now, and the wishes of a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! My sister sent me an e-mail version of her card and I LOVED IT!!!

12. Cookies, sweets, treats, and snacks- I love all the goodies: mom's ice cream fudge (my fave), hobgoblins, snickerdoodles, decorating cookies with friends from the ward, chex mix, nuts, m&m's, toffee, etc. etc. etc.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!

I absolutely love Christmas! I haven't had time to blog about just how much I love it because I have been so busy with Christmas festivities!!! I thought I would make a "chain countdown", if you will, of all things I love about this great season. I will try to do one everyday until Christmas, but for now I will catch up from the beginning of December!

1. Christmas music- it starts at my house after Halloween... gotta love the oldies like Frank and Bing!
2. The Festival of Trees- we have gone just about every year since I was a kids. What a great cause and great fun as well!
3. Decorations- Mine have been out and up since before Thanksgiving and don't come down until after my b-day!
4. Lights- I wish my house looked like Clark Griswalds! We don't have any this year, but next year fo sho...
5. Christmas movies- The Nativity, Elf, Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, Mr. Kroger's Christmas, Santa Clause, etc.
6. Saying "MERRY CHRISTMAS" to everyone!
7. Doing Sub-4-Santas- giving is the best!
8. All of my Christmas books come out- I collect children's books (especially Christmas themed ones) and have them all over my house- Polar Express, Night Before Christmas, The Three Trees (MY FAVE), Why Christmas Trees aren't Perfect, Forgotten Carols, Snowman Named Bob, and many more....
9. Christmas decor and lights on Main Street in Logan
10. Going to the MOTAB Christmas concert- it is seriously amazing!!!
and more to be announced tomorrow...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!