Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas friends! I thought I'd share some of the Christmas decorations around my house. The painted decorations were done by my mom. I love our nativity and those gorgeous angel figurines, they're some of my favorites. Some of these take me back to when I was little. When I was growing up Heather and I helped our mom make an advent wreath out of felt. We still have it but it's not the prettiest anymore since it's covered in wax from being used so much. What are some of your favorite Christmas decorations?

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and are able to spend it with your families and loved ones.

























This is a picture we took last night. My mom had been wanting to get a family picture, so I set up my camera and we had some fun. Merry Christmas from my [crazy] family to yours!

DIY: BOWS

This is a fun and easy DIY that my sister and I did earlier today. These bows are perfect for Christmas. You can create beautiful bows from pages of magazines or your left over wrapping paper scraps.


STEP 1: Cut the into nine 3/4" strips of the heights shown.
STEP 2: Twist each strip to form loops at both ends. Make a circle out of the smallest.


STEP 3: Secure the ends with a piece of double stick tape.
STEP 4: Repeat with all strips of paper.
STEP 5: Layer and stick, starting with the longest strips. End with the circle in the center.

hello, december

I can't believe that it's December already! This year has gone by way too fast. I can't wait to get some decorations up, hopefully this week! I know it's easy to get wrapped with everything that must get done before Christmas, but don't forget what it's all about!

What do you love most about the holiday season? I love the warm and cozy feelings of it all! The lights, tree, decorations, music, mistletoe mochas, delicious food and more importantly, getting together with friends and family to celebrate the precious gift of Jesus.

Happy December, dear friends!

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