25 Days of Christmas, part 3

OK...starting back in with day 15, we did our annual gently used toy donation. Simon, as he has in the past, really took it to heart, and chose about 5 toys to donate. Nate didn't quite understand, but would review Simon's choices and approve (or veto).

day 15 hint:

and Simon choosing toys:

On Day 17, we took a long drive around to see all of the great lights. The boys weren't terribly excited to go until they saw some of the houses that really go all out in a nearby neighborhood!

Day 17 hint:

Awesome house!

On Day 18 they got a cool Christmas puzzle, so their hint was a puzzle of their names!

Day 19 we made cards for Santa, to be put out for him on Christmas eve!

 Day 20 we took a trip downtown to see some amazing gingerbread houses at the Sheraton...all in order to be inspired for making our own!

Day 20 hint:

 At the Sheraton:

And home making our own!

Day 21 was one that was much anticipated...cookie baking! Both boys helped a lot, but it was Nate that really got into it. He even helped roll out the dough for the sugar cookies!

Day 23 we made snacks for Rudolph and the other reindeer, which included carrots, celery, oats, nuts and a sprinkle of sugar, of course.

And finally, Day 24 was Christmas eve, of course! But I'm going to hold on that and do a separate post soon!