Auntie Advent: The Final Chapter

I was almost through all the Auntie Advent packages and realized I had no idea how to reciprocally THANK the kids.

Until I realized I couldn't, so I should just say Thank You in a series of ways that was as spread out as their gifts.

So late one night, I spent time printing out the following message and addressing one envelope for each letter, symbol and piece of punctuation, and filling it with little treats. The next morning I started the staggered mailing process

The kids were supposed to color in the letters and unscramble the following message:

15 envelopes later, I think everything finally got there, because I go this message earlier last week.

THANK YOU Christina, because I know you had the most to do with it.

Auntie Advent Day 12

On the 12th day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent to me, 

proof that the best gift, love, is free. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

We love you!

Dang. I love you too kiddos!

Auntie Advent Day 11

Twas the night before Christmas (and Day 11) of Auntie Advent, 

so my true loves sent a recipe sprinkled with heart. 

Our favorite sugar cookies

we wish we could share with you

Since we can't, the recipe

will just have to DO!

Auntie Advent Day 10

On the Tenth Day of Auntie Advent my true loves sent to me, 

seasonal spicy smells and a light for my way. 

'Tis the Season 

For YUMMY Smells!

Auntie Advent Day 9

On the Night Day of Auntie Advent, 

my true loves continue to warm my heart and keep me afloat. 

Everyone know that

Hot COCO is oh so sweet!

So we decided to sent you this special treat!

Auntie Advent Day 8

On the Eighth Day of Auntie Advent, my trues loves brought to me

a wish for a holiday that is germ free. 

 

We are wishing for your to have a 

MERRY XMAS

and a germ free 

NEW YEAR!

(And it's a NEW YORK one too!)

Auntie Advent Day 7

On the Seventh Day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent to me 

some warmth and comfort for my frozen fingers. 

Just like your toes 

we don't want your fingers FROZE!

Auntie Advent Day 6

On the Sixth Day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent their 

camera-shy auntie an old-timey photo album filled with shared memories. 

Pictures of us will just have to do.

We owe you some hugs the next time we see you!

Auntie Advent Day 5

On the Fifth Day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent to me 

some warmth and comfort for frozen toes. 

We don't want your toes to be FROZE!

Auntie Advent Day 4

On the Fourth Day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent spicy treats for a cowgirl.

http://cowgirlchocolates.com

Here is a treat to make your day complete!

Auntie Advent Day 3

On the Third Day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent to me 

a magical potion for my bah-humbug blues. 

Here is some lotion. 

It can be your special POTION!

Auntie Advent Day 2

On the Second Day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent to me 

snowflakes enough for a blizzard. 

Snowflakes falling all around -

in your apartment

on the ground.

P.S. Christina 'clued' me in about the clues on the reverse of the notes

Auntie Advent Day 1

On the First Day of Auntie Advent, my true loves sent to me

adorable artwork for my Attic door. 

What's in the Box?

I think my delightful nieces and nephew in Idaho sent me an Auntie Advent. I have instructions to "open before Christmas" from Christina.

Which is SUPER COOL - because Aunties like presents too.

It Is! It IS an Advent box. I can't wait to open things.