Christmas Countdown Day 17

Deliver cookies as "secret elves." The strange faces are because the flash on my camera was blinding them.

Christmas Countdown Day 16

Paint the Christmas ornaments from yesterday.

We interrupt the Christmas Countdown...

...to tell you that I really like my new camera.


You real photographers probably don't appreciate this picture. But I have to say, I think it's the best picture I've ever taken.

Christmas Countdown Day 15

Make salt dough ornaments for the boys' friends. Lots of flour involved.

Christmas Countdown Day 14

Decorate a gingerbread house...

...which collapsed within an hour.

Christmas Countdown Day 13

Eli's favorite food for dinner: burritos with guacamole.

Christmas Countdown Day 11

Attend ward party

Christmas Countdown Day 10

Make quick breads for church teachers.

Christmas Countdown Day 8

Make a holiday garland.

Christmas Countdown Day 7

Decorate for Christmas

Christmas Countdown Day 6

Celebrate Rylan's birthday

Christmas Countdown Day 5

Attend the Stake nativity display

Christmas Countdown Day 4

See the lights at Lake Myra.

Sorry for the awful picture. My camera is broken, so this is the best it gets with an iPhone that can't handle movement, flashing lights in the background, and wiggly kids.

Christmas Countdown Day 3

Countdown to Christmas:


Eco-service: Pick up trash at the playground.

Christmas Countdown Day 2

Countdown to Christmas:


Make Christmas cards.

Christmas Countdown Day 1

Countdown to Christmas:


Make a newspaper snowflake garland.