Getting ready for Christmas! Part 1

 Brad and I have started our own Advent Calendar. Starting yesterday until December 24th, we are planning a Christmas related event every day.

Here is what we have planned so far:

December 1
Last night we made this yummy holiday drink. Brad changed the recipe a bit, it was so good! We've decided it will be our official Christmas drink.

December 2
Christmas light will go up outside - front porch & garage
December 3
Tonight we are watching Four Christmases
December 4
Baking Christmas cookies tonight
December 5
Outside wreaths will go up

December 6
Heading to the local tree farm to get our tree!
December 7
Decorating our tree
December 8
Sign & mail Christmas Cards
December 9
Making homemade cocoa & drinking it by our fireplaceDecember 10
Visit our downtown Christmas tree

December 11
Finish decorating the mantle above the fireplace

December 12
Buying white poinsettias

December 13
Watching a A Christmas Carol
December 14
Put Christmas bows on outdoor lights
December 15
Wrapping gifts
December 16
Making treats for work
December 17
Watching Surviving Christmas
December 18
Visiting Lights of the South
December 19
Heading to The 2009 Festivus of Bands
December 20
Donating to a local charity through Brad's work
December 21
Taking Nico to the mall to take her picture with Santa
December 22
December 23
Christmas Party at Brad's grandmother's house
December 24
Christmas Eve dinner at our place with my family

Is anybody else planning anything to prepare for Christmas? Please share, we need ideas!