on the first day of christmas

here's a glimpse of what we did at our house 

earlier this month to get ready for christmas:

 decorated the christmas tree

 attempted a family photo

 created some christmas crafts

 (this is the craft selah and i made)

and shared icing, while putting together a gingerbread house.

such a fun family day and great way to get into the christmas spirit!

we are counting down now to christmas morning 

and our trip to NJ with my family.

what traditions do you have as you anticipate the christmas season?