It has taken me forever to decorate this year. Being in a new house has been hard - I just don't know where to put everything. I really wanted to put my nutcrackers in one place, but I have so many of them that it just isn't possible - and you can't enjoy them all together. I don't remember when I started my collection - but I do remember my parents always taking us to see The Nutcracker ballet every year and it has always been my favorite. It's always fun to pull them out of the boxes and set them around the house. Mark and I enjoyed decorating the tree with our many ornaments. Being able to travel as much as we have, we have a great collection of ornaments. Mark was a little irritated at the numerous New York City ornaments I have accumulated. I think they are some of my favorite - and of course my Pink Pig ornaments are special too! When Mom and I were at Perimeter, I bought a metal tabletop tree to display our White House ornaments that the Mark's parents give us every year. We have 6 (hope to have the 7th this year.....) and they are always fun to look at. I miss having them on our big tree, but I do like having them displayed together - I will try and get some other pictures of our decorations to post another time. Mark and I both really love this time of the year and love all the special ornaments and decorations that we have collection over the years. Thank goodness I had a reason to get everything done...otherwise I might still be deciding where to put things!
Nina turned 7 months old on the 8th - where does the time go? She's so precious and is such a great baby! She has really enjoyed all the Christmas lights around the house and loves looking at herself in the glass ornaments.
Ethan is ALL about Christmas - it's just the best when they realize what is going on. The magic for the kids is what it's all about. Santa has called the house a couple of times and that is just hilarious to watch. He just thinks that is great - he loves Santa and he loves talking on the phone...a great combination!
Our friends Donnie and Cathy have been spending a lot of time with us lately. Donnie almost can't go a day without seeing Nina - it's pretty funny. He went hunting Saturday afternoon - didn't shoot anything, but did find something in the woods for Ethan. Yes, I have dead animal things in my house - I'm now officially TENNESSEE REDNECK! HA! That day Santa sent Ethan reindeer antlers and then that night he got the real thing.
We've got another busy week with 3 parties. I'm sure I'll be posting again soon! Enjoy all the latest pictures! Hope everyone is doing well!
One of the MANY attempts to get a good Christmas card picture. I still haven't gotten one yet - but the first picture I posted is my mom's Christmas card picture - aren't I a great daughter...I made sure she had her picture before I even got mine!!!
These are the reindeer antlers from Santa - Nina isn't quite sure what to think!
This is what Donnie found in the woods and was so kind to bring it to Ethan.... it's still in our laundry room and it freaks me out everytime I go in there and see it. Ethan loves it!!
With Amy and Dave in front of the dining room tree
Mark's yummy cake
The dining room after the party.....I meant to get a picture before, but forgot
Mark and Donnie after the party - they worked so hard....eating....that they had to take a nap!
The Auburn Christmas tree in the office
Ethan's Christmas tree
Our Christmas tree
Nina - 7 months old!!!
Nina's Christmas tree
8 comments:
Your home looks very festive this holiday season. I know your family enjoys all the work you put into making your home looks nice. Merry Christmas.
With 5 trees I bet it did take you a long time to decorate! Everything looks nice, the kids are too cute w/ the antlers!!! Looks like you are keeping busy & have already made lots of new friends!! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!! ;)
The antlers will look great with all your pretty Christmas decorations! I am sure Ethan loves them. What a great gift for a little boy. I love the decorations. Kiss the kids for me.
Everything looks beautiful. What fun decorating a new house. The kids are gorgeous as usual.
Very festive!!! Mark's cake did look very yummy!!!
WOW!!!! 5 trees??? That's great! I wish Mike would let me have that many trees. It just makes you feel good to have your house decorated for Christmas. No matter how long it takes to do it.
Your home looks beautiful...the two prettiest things housed there are Ethan and Nina. I know you are excited having your family for Christmas in your home. Merry, merry Christmas to all of you.
Love, Mrs. Sandra
HEY MANDY,
Your mom told me about your blog site. THe kids are absolutley adorable. I cant believe how big Ethan has gotten. I am currently stationed in Texas at Fort Sam Hoston. Im so happy for you and Mark and your family. You look great and so Happy. Keep in touch!
Stephanie LeMarr
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