christmas and baby countdown

This year I wanted to be extra diligent about getting ready for Christmas right after Thanksgiving just in case I didn't feel like doing it after the baby comes. I adapted a few things into Elle's baby countdown as well.

Last Friday we decided to try and watch the OKC Christmas boat parade. We headed over a little before start time, but really waited too long and go stuck in traffic when the fireworks went off. We decided to head over the Lincoln bridge instead of trying to park near the boathouse and tower. We parked in the boat launch area and actually had an awesome view of the fireworks and could watch the boats line up before the parade. This worked out really well with Elle because it's hard to see what's on the boats anyway and then shortly after the start of the parade it started raining so we were able to get out there quickly.


Then last Saturday we went to get our Christmas tree. Last year was our first year to have a real tree since we've been married. Chris was like a little kid again and we ended up with a 9 footer! We went to Coffee Creek Tree farm last year, but because of the rain and time we decided to try Sorghum Mill Tree Farm in Edmond, which was a little bit closer. Grammy and Grandad stopped by for a little bit and were able to join us. Overall, I think Sorghum Mill has a better selection of trees. We only ended up with a 7/8 footer this year.


helping Daddy cut the tree

Elle enjoyed watching them shake the tree before we took it home

enjoying the yummy free cookies, candy canes, hot cocoa, and cider

That night we got out the ornaments and lights. As part of Elle's countdown I had her put baby brother's first ornament on the tree.


Mops was impressed!


The next day we put up the stockings as part of the countdown as well. Seems so funny to see 4 up there this year!