When we were on our honeymoon we had some long talks about family traditions and ideas for our first year of marriage. We wanted to start some fun special annual traditions. Since our first Christmas we've had the tradition of making a fort a week or two before Christmas.... it's called Fort Christmas. So this year we built our special fort and added a new tradition to the mix...
I loved the idea of 12 Dates of Christmas (inspired by Rockstar Diaries). We each wrote down six small dates, mixed them up and sealed them! Each day we will have a small date to enjoy... they are simple things that will make these next twelve days extra special. I can't wait to open them each morning! xo. elsie
Such a lovely idea!
Tempted to try it ourselves! Though it will have to be 11 now :)
Posted by: Bethany | December 13, 2011 at 05:03 PM
I really wanted to do this 12 dates of christmas thing but i don't think we have all 12 nights still free :( such a cute idea though!
Posted by: Becka (Life as an Artistpreneur) | December 13, 2011 at 05:16 PM
That was one of my favorite things when we got married. Making up our family traditions. So much fun!
- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sarah @http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/ | December 13, 2011 at 05:36 PM
such a cute idea! i am officially inspired!
kristen
mikie and kristen
Posted by: kristen Haddick | December 13, 2011 at 05:43 PM
This is a really great way to stay organized around the season and its super cute!
-andrea lynne rose
http://madmus.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.html
Posted by: Andrea Lynne Rose | December 13, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Oh how cute! My husband and I are a doing a version of this too...the 8 dates of Hanukkah :) so excited!
Brooke
thebebebirds.blogspot.com
Posted by: Brooke | December 13, 2011 at 05:52 PM
I also saw the idea of 12 dates of Christmas and totally loved it <3
love new traditions too!
Posted by: Carolina | December 13, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Perfect! Fort Christmas. How fun!
Posted by: Susanne Evangelista | December 13, 2011 at 06:05 PM
I so admire the lovely, creative activities and traditions you and your husb do together. They are inspiring.
whosthisani.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ani Barrington | December 13, 2011 at 06:10 PM
such a cute idea!
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Posted by: libby | December 13, 2011 at 06:26 PM
I love your idea of 12 dates of Christmas! Holidays can get so hectic w/gatherings and families that you forget about doing stuff alone.
Posted by: Marian | December 13, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Your life always seems to be days of never-ending adventure, creativity, fun, and love! You have been my most inspiring role model since I discovered your blog. :) Jeremy is a really cool hubby - you are both lucky to have each other. I wish you both more happy christmas traditions!
:)
Marichit
Posted by: mariwitch | December 13, 2011 at 06:29 PM
the fort Christmas is such a cute tradition!
Posted by: debbie | December 13, 2011 at 06:33 PM
that's a really great idea!!
Posted by: Michelle Sexton | December 13, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Oh my gosh this is such an adorable idea! I wonder if my hubby would go for this.
http://littlemisslj.blogspot.com/
Posted by: LauraJane | December 13, 2011 at 06:49 PM
this is one of the sweetest ideas I've ever seen!! This year due to major business takeover we both decided for Christmas to gift one another a special date out--these are the memories worth more than any gift :)
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | December 13, 2011 at 07:01 PM
This is such an adorable and romantic idea!! Love it! Since I'm pregnant and don't feel like doing much (ha) I will have to do this with my hubby next year!
Posted by: Lindsay @ Delighted Momma | December 13, 2011 at 07:10 PM
awww! i love this!! what a sweet idea!
kate :)
http://agreatmanythingsblog.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Kate | December 13, 2011 at 07:35 PM
This is too cute! Will definitely be trying a version of this with my boyfriend! <3xo
Posted by: Tori | December 13, 2011 at 07:37 PM
o my goodness I love this....I started 12 days of Christmas with my boyfriend today...where I give him little gifts with little sayings everyday...so fun :)
grace
http://herumbrella.com
Posted by: grace | December 13, 2011 at 07:38 PM