Countdown to Christmas - Day 8

Today, it was Chase's turn to get a surprise from the Countdown Tree.

On Chase's days, Reed gets just as excited as Chase. I must take a minute and brag on Reed. I wasn't sure how he was going to handle having to "Share" the countdown tree this year, but he has been great! He gets so excited for Chase and helps him get the surprises out of the pockets. He (naturally) wants to play with the surprise too, but always lets Chase play with it first. He's funny though because he knows when it's his day to get a surprise!

Getting help from his big brother.

Reed had to get up there first to see what Chase was getting. He gets so excited!

Chase making his way up the ladder.

Chase loves the snowman pocket. He has to check it out every day.

"Mommy, why are you taking so many pictures?"

Seeing his surprise.

Reed pressing the button, so Chase can see it light up.

Chase trying to press the button.

Reed helping him press it.

Love these boys!

Chase finally grabbing the helicopter out of the pocket.

As soon as Chase got it out, he handed it to Reed.

Reed gave it back to Chase, and Chase threw it on the ground. So, Reed played with it until Chase wanted it back.

Reed giving it back to Chase (without a fuss)!

Chase showing his surprise to Mommy!

Getting a closer look...

Giving it a taste test.

The boys were super excited to open their mail from Grandmomma.

Reed lit up when he saw the stickers.

Chase trying to open his card.

Chase had trouble opening it, so Reed helped him.

Chase showing me his Reindeer card.

Their cards came with window decorations. Reed was so excited! He put the "I love you" and the "Reindeer" on our living room window.

He did a great job too!

Chase playing with his card.

Chase was a good sport and let his brother put stickers all over him.

Reed putting some more stickers on Chase.