Our 7th Day of Christmas

On our 7th day of Christmas decorating was a hit.

Cedric didn't yet really get it.

Evidence:

Fiona however was all over the decorating and did a great job.

This is one of the best Christmas kid activities.

I'm so thankful to my parents for setting this up since I don't know if I would have gotten around to it due to all the sickness in our house this season.

 I love going to Gram and Grandpa's at Christmas since it's always so festive.

{Complete with a little Bailey's in your coffee, served in a holly mug.}

 Of course even this little stinker couldn't quite keep all the candy on the house.

Evidence:

I mean, who am I to judge, neither can I.

We have tried making "real" gingerbread houses in the past and always come back to this simple 3 step method.

1. Buy Graham crackers and white sugar. {Though you probably already have the latter.}

2. Melt sugar in pan.

3. Dip side of graham cracker in sugar and stick to other graham cracker.

{You can even get fancy by cutting a graham cracker in half for the trusses.}

These little curls just had to make a reappearance. 

 And this little hand.

{Heart melting.}

Another tradition that I love from my childhood is the advent wreath and candles.

I am definitely bringing this one to our home next year.

 The night was topped off with a crackling fire and some quality time with the Grandparents.

 Because, really, the best part of Christmas is the extra reasons to get together.