It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Ev’rywhere you go;
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.
I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. – Harlan Miller
Denise
Living life as a mom on the run between races and raising three beautiful, brilliant children (ages 11, 7, 2). Before a blissful life as a SAHM, I taught elementary school for 7 years. In 2007, I discovered a passion for running. I'm currently training for a fourth marathon as well as a variety of other races and triathlons. In my spare time, I am the lead organizer for the Tampa Bay Bloggers on Facebook. I'm currently training for two marathons as well as a variety of other races and triathlons. From start to finish, I'm a mom on the run trying maintain an easy pace through it all.
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Buckeroomama says:
I love your advent calendar! I’m still hunting for a good one around here…
A big wow on those lights… what a feast for the little ones!
Danielle says:
Awesome lights!! We always love driving around seeing them as well!! And what a great advent calendar!
Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says:
How much fun is that!?!
And, we have a very similar advent calendar. Ours is just bit more boyish.
Felicia says:
I love that idea!! Do you have something fun on every single day planned?! You are the best mom ever!
Run DMT says:
You are so silly, but thank you for that!
Yes, there is something planned for each day leading up to Christmas. I leave some boxes empty just in case something comes up in the neighborhood. This year, Allana offered some activities that she like to do. Some activities are crafts. Other days include events around town like this. Our moms group Christmas party is also party of our Advent calendar.
Jill says:
We did the same outing last year but I never thought incorporating it into our Advent calendar. Thank you for sharing your idea and your beautiful family.
Sara@MommaFindings says:
How fun is that?! We have two advent calendars. One where we hang an ornament for every day and the other where we draw a personalized Biblical character with our thumbs (it’s cute), but I need something like this where they get a little prize and a sweet message. Awesome lights!
colleen says:
Is that a commercial advent calendar? Spectacular lights!!
Julie@Momspective.com says:
That is so super pretty! I had a dream I lived in the middle of one of those Christmas light shows. I’m so odd.
Secret Mom thoughts says:
Wow Chick-Fil-A really decorates. Beautiful. I do an activity in our advent calendar too. Today we are going to a card making workshop at our library.
Erin says:
I love your pictures- one is better than the next –
I love the Advent Calendar – I love Chik-fil-A –
I love the lights, the season, the song!!
A fan was born!!! FABULOUS!
Steph says:
Ooh, I want an advent calendar to tell ME to go to Chick Fil A!!
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Carrie says:
When my girls are a bit older I want to do an Advent calendar like that. This year though, I can’t wait to go see some Christmas displays
Happy WW
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations says:
Looks like a wonderful way to spend day 7! =)
pieces of me says:
very cute picture of you and the kids
Krystyn says:
What a special day and great lights.
The kiddos look like they had a great time.
JamericanSpice says:
That looks like a wonderful time!
Glad you are making these wonderful memories.
Love the photos.
If I Could Escape . . . says:
We always made a night of driving around or walking around my ‘hood to see all the Christmas lights. Sounds like you had a lovely time. I love the photos. Showed them to L and alls he said was he wanted to go to Chick-fil-a! LOL x
Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud says:
Great advent calendar and great photos too, Denise! I love the shot of you with the kids.
Boobies says:
AWESOME pics! Those lights are amazing..and you’re absolutely gorgeous..no wonder those kiddos are so beautiful!
Marilyn @ A Lot of Loves says:
I love your advent calendar. It’s so much nicer than the usual chocolate ones.
Mariana @ The Domestic Buzz says:
LOVE your Advent calendar! You’re such a great mom! We have one, too, a Playmobil one, but yours is so much more personal!
Dumb Mom says:
Snow? Already?! I’m not ready for snow!
Run DMT says:
Nope, not real snow, but only the finest Florida bubble snow.
Marni says:
What an adorable calendar! I love the fortune. Too funny!
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AndMilesToGo says:
beautiful! Hope you enjoyed Chick Fil A!
Lauren @ Hobo Mama & Natural Parents Network says:
I love your Advent calendar! It’s inspired. Those look like some lights worth seeing.
Visiting from Hobo Mama and Natural Parents Network!
Kyooty says:
oh I love the Merry of your Christmas Pictures!! the advent calandar is beautiful. The girls all look like they are encased in the magic of all those lights.
Dionna @ Code Name: Mama says:
That pic of your girls under the lights is fabulous! As is your advent calendar, what a clever design!
Wandering over from from Natural Parents Network!
Angie says:
Those lights are gorgeous, and I love that door number seven opened up your evening and gave you a break from cooking!
Bibi says:
I love your idea about putting it into a jar….if only,lol.
Lovely pictures and I love the Advent calendar message. I don’t feel like cooking tonight.
ShowMeMama says:
Looks like you all had fun. It looks so pretty
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elsa says:
Heelllo! Just wanted to say great blog. Keep up the good work!