Adventing in London
A few days before December began, we got an email from Bart’s parents, saying they’d purchased us a digital advent calendar.
Even better? It was all London themed.
We downloaded it and on December 1st, we started watching the little animations associated with each day (or, we’ll miss a day or two and watch several in a row). You see bears ringing the bells in, I believe, St. Paul’s or ride the London Eye and look out over the city lit up for the holidays. A restaurant full of silhouetted workers prepares for a big holiday dinner, and a dog goes to visit the Queen’s corgi at Buckingham Palace. Each video is set to a holiday song, and the whole thing is just so sweet, funny, and clever.
Ella has been in HEAVEN. Nearly every animation includes a bird, a dog, or a cat (or all three) and, of course, that means she has to shout “da-da-da-da!” every time they appear.
We have watched all of the videos several times (in the case of the London Eye, we’ve probably seen it close to 30 times in the last three weeks) and every time they come on, Ella starts bouncing to the music and excitedly identifying animals.
(As you’ll see if you watch the video (and really, what else could you possibly have to do instead, four days before Christmas?), sometimes she has to take a little break to brush her teeth. Her dentist grandfather would be proud).
It’s only $3 and the whole thing is so fun, interactive, and full of holiday cheer that we will certainly be buying another one next year. Even if it’s not set in London.
I was watching this and Oliver wandered by and said, "Who is that?" And I answered, "Ella." And he said, "Can we go meet him? To play? Right now? Can we go meet him?" So, what are you guys doing later?
She is just beyond adorable!
…and that random plug at the end for dental hygiene?…
GENIUS.
🙂
She saw her toothbrush and it only seemed right 🙂 What a cutie pie!
you had me at the Queen's corgi…
B wants to watch this over and over and over and over. He is so excited to see her tonight!
LOL! I often find myself watching things on the internet and thinking, hey, I should brush my teeth. 😉 So freaking cute!
Haha, adorable. 🙂 I love the flapping arms!
I am so loving this advent calendar too. My kids just won't let me do the snowflakes or decorate the tree… Fine, I guess it's meant to be for them anyway. can't wait to see you!
Um, what is the point of an advent calendar if there are no chocolates with it???
Can you tell I'm being slowly starved at my parent's house? In case you weren't sure, I AM.
So cute!
I have not a clue as to what an advent calendar is, but I'm so tired that I don't even want to google it. I wish I just knew 🙂
Heavens, what a cutie! I'm guessing she is going to be a musician. Merry Christmas to you and your whole family!
We have gotten this calendar for the second year in a row from Grandma C. The girls LOVE it…..too bad it wouldn't install on my laptop so we could watch them while we were out of town. I guess we'll have to catch up when we get home!