Countdown to Christmas is NEAR . . . And a Giveaway!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Jeremy had to work this year, so we were missing him something fierce.

But we enjoyed time spent with family, and lots of delicious food!

And it doesn't hurt that he has most of the rest of the year off work! 

Woooohoooo!

So.

The turkey is gone.

The pie plates are empty.

We've brought the Christmas decor up from the basement.

It is time, y'all!

Countdown to Christmas is right around the corner.

If you've been here long {or ever}, you know that this is our FAVORITE time of year.

Many moons ago I made an advent tree for the girls.

Each day in December they pull out a card indicating the activity, outing, craft, etc. for the day.

We have so much fun!

And I would LOVE it if you'd join in as well.

Plan your own crafts, outings, activities, and post them in the links.

I'm always in need of fresh ideas; let's share!

Here are a few posts from previous years:

Countdown 2015

Countdown 2014

Countdown 2013

Countdown 2012

And to kick off the season, how about a Giveaway?!

What Countdown is complete without a cookie-baking day??

*Cookie Plate

*Snowman Cookie Cutter

*Snowflake Sprinkles

*$15 Starbucks Gift Card

To Enter:

Comment on this Blog Post your FAVORITE CHRISTMAS TRADITION :)

I will pick a winner on Sunday night, December 4th.

Well, Hey There!

Welllllll, hey there!  

It has been awhile; holy smokes!

Since I was last here:

*Summer ended

*School started

*Hunting seasons commenced

*We traveled across the United States to visit friends in Maine

*I've been blessed with 4 million photography sessions

*And so much MORE!

Seriously, y'all, it has been BUSY.

But we're coming upon my favorite time of year.

And that deserves documentation.

I mean, all of it *deserves* documentation.

But often there just is no time for all that.

So {hopefully} I'll be here more often in the coming months.

I'm going to leave a few photos of our Maine trip here.

{Those blog posts will likely come in January, as I am *still* going through hundreds of pictures}

And I'll be back SOON, with a giveaway, and chitty chat about . . .

**** COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS ****

Until then . . .