The Cooper Family: December

My oh my, where does the time go? December? Really? I love the month of December, I just can't believe that it is already this time of year again!

I am really looking forward to the month of December and all the activities that we have planned! It also helps that I am off work from the 19th of December until January 2nd, so no working early mornings or while Brayden naps!!! Ahh that makes me so happy! Dan has also used up his vacation and took off a decent number of days, which also makes me very happy! Plus I am really enjoying the holiday season with Brayden and teaching him about Jesus and Christmas. He doesn't necessarily understand what I am talking about, but he listens. However, as Dan told me the yesterday, he probably is learning more than we think! Makes me smile just thinking about it!

We kicked off the month of December by putting up our Christmas tree and decorating over Thanksgiving weekend. Most of this was done during Brayden's nap, but he did enjoy looking at the Christmas lights, ~~putting a few ornaments on the~~ pulling a few ornaments off the Christmas tree, and playing with some durable decorations. I also crafted up a picture/poster of Santa's face (see picture below) and each morning we put a cotton ball on Santa's beard to countdown to Christmas morning. After 25 days/cotton balls, Santa's beard is filled up and it is time for Christmas! We also have several more crafts/fun activities planned throughout the month, which I can't wait to do with Brayden and share!