Day #20

We got a package from Oma Lister, who sent the boys a few things for the 12 days of Christmas, so every day has been a little surprise for them. They had a blast, and it gave them yet another opportunity to count down the days before Christmas. Here is a little list of the "countdown milestones" that have helped the boys to prepare for Christmas day to arrive:

1. Advent Sundays (the four Sundays leading up to Christmas, starting in November)
2. They each have a chocolate advent calendar.
3. We bought them a LEGO advent calendar, and each day they get to make a new mini play set.
4. 12 days of Christmas with Oma Lister.
5. Family Home Evening - Each lesson has been on the true meaning of Christmas. In fact, we have basically repeated the same lesson each week to strengthen their understanding about Christmas.
6. Liam's birthday on the 8th is a milestone that helps us to know that Christmas is coming.

In short, the boys have been pretty sure as to how many days they have had to wait for Santa Claus to come.

There truly is nothing like a letter written using American candy to tell the tale! The boys were super stoked.

Opening one of the 12 Days presents!

Liam is playing with one of his B-Day gifts (his birthday is also in December, you know)