Wednesday, December 15, 2010

MY FAVORITE - ADVENT

Once upon a time I witnessed a beautiful box at my sister-in-laws house. It was adorned with a darling little dainty Christmas tree. Tinsel strewn atop the tree and rows of numbered boxes below. I asked her where she found such a beloved advent. She replied, Rita got it for me. So when I requested an advent from Rita for Christmas, she replied "Oh I got one for all the families that have kids." So guess what I did last year? I got me a kid. Just so I could have this advent.
(I hope you're all smart enough to pick up on my sarcasm:))
And wouldn't you know it? Rita got me the advent. Rita is Kday's awesome mom.
So here's what we do each day to count down the to Christ's Birthday.

Lady picks the box with the date on it....

And can you believe what's inside!?....


A NOEL tree decoration!
And we dress the tree.
Wow what a difference a year makes! I think she thought Mom was a little crazy last year.

4 comments:

nmotti said...

I love that advent calendar with a little jealousy. I forgot how little Layla was a year ago, how fun to have those pictures.

Brittany said...

What a beautiful little advent! And what a difference in Layla in a year.

I just started reading your blog after following a link from "Cruising with Cricket".

Nana Mary said...

Cannot believe how little she was last year. Great traditions you are creating. You are much better at that than I am.

Sara said...

Cool beans...My friend's blog had a link to your advent calendar and when I clicked on it, I was like... "These people look familiar." :) I love seeing the photos of L. She is so beautiful. Kyle always talks about how cute she is and now I get to see for myself. Oh, and I love the advent calendar too. You were right to get a kid just for one of those. :)