Tuesday, December 18, 2012

All Things Christmas

One week until Christmas!  We are ready!  Here are lots of random pictures of all things Christmas for us this year:
 
I was so excited to have a fireplace and mantel to decorate this year!

Our living room.
 
Zach & Luke ready for their school Christmas program!
 
A fun tradition we've done for a few years now - I wrap 24 Christmas/winter themed books (or magazines with a fitting story) and starting December 1, the boys unwrap one book a night that we read together, leading up to Christmas.
 
A fun and easy way to dress up ziploc baggies!  (thank you Pinterest!).  Just fold scrapbook paper over the top, staple into place, punch holes and string ribbon through!  These treat bags were for a youth group bake sale at our church to raise money for a needy family this Christmas.
 
We took our boys to  the Stuhr Museum for their "Christmas on the Prairie."
 
Inside the main building were over 100 Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, clubs and organizations.  Beautiful!
 
The boys and I with pretty Christmas trees.
 
Neal and the boys outside the old church at the museum.
 
And here's our Christmas card this year!  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2013!
 

1 comment:

Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ said...

Hi Jamie,

Your home looks beautiful! You did a great job on your mantle and fireplace! Isn't it fun to decorate! It looks so cozy! Your home is pretty!

I wanted to stop by and thank you for your friendship.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Blessings,
Tammy