Christmas Countdown Day 22

The bird tree and decorating Christmas cookies was supposed to happen on the same day, however Kale had a tummy bug on day 17-18 so we changed the cookie plans. We rescheduled the cookie decorating to day 22. Teresa brought over baked sugar cookies for the boys to decorate!

Christmas Countdown Day 21

On day 21, we camped out under the tree! Kale never fell asleep downstairs and at almost 10pm asked to go to his room. We had the best intentions, but only Dane & Cameron ended up under the tree all night. Next year, hopefully we will all make it.

Christmas Countdown Day 20

On day 20, we made wine cork Rudolphs. Found them on pinterest and although I didn't get to the craft store to get the "correct" supplies, I think ours turned out pretty cute!

The inspiration:

 Dane didn't want antlers on his...it's a lady reindeer.

Christmas Countdown Day 19

Today we decorated a "bird tree" with Grandma - the boys helped Teresa string food for the birds and then draped it on a little pine tree. I am not sure if the birds got any of it, but something knocked the tree over and took the goods.

Christmas Countdown Day 18

We've had to make some adjustments in our plans due to sick kiddos! I think we've been hit with every strain of flu and every bug out there since October. Hopefully that means that 2015 will be VERY HEALTHY!

So on day 18, we read all of our Christmas books before bed!

Christmas Countdown Day 17

This evening we visited Santa at the mall! There was absolutely no line so the boys got to spend some extra time with the jolly ol' Elf!

Christmas Countdown Day 16

This evening we watched "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" - classic, old school version that I grew up watching!

Christmas Countdown Day 15

We went to the Vernon Hills Light Show!

My 3 boys...the boys don't have to be belted in during this because it's not on the road. They love it!

Santa's workshop

And while the rest of us were enjoying the light show, Kale was mostly doing this: