Christmas Countdown

This year we have been trying to do an activity together as a family each day/night as part of our countdown to Christmas. During our activity we discuss the true meaning of Christmas . . . it is so sweet to hear the boys talk about Jesus and how we are able to celebrate his birth. They get it! Some of the things we have done include: family movie night, game night, painted wooden snowmen plaques, hide and seek in the dark {with flashlights}, made puppy chow, colored  pictures, cut out paper snow flakes, etc... 
We have lots more fun and very simple things planned for the rest of the month. The kids are really enjoying it and I love that it makes me slow down and take a minute to do something fun and important with my kids.