Friday, December 4, 2015

Lights, Camera, Action...

Love the Christmas Season and all it brings. It makes me sad to take down the decorations at the end of the season. So, I like to put them up early, so I can enjoy them longer. The month goes by way too quickly.  With a daughter having surgery next week, I am glad it's pretty much done.

Was with a heavy heart I bought a smaller tree this year. My body is getting too tired to lug the other one in, string 1000 lights on it, and unwrap 300 Santa's,  and put them on the tree.  In total, it takes about 8 long hours. This took me all of two hours.  I can see this one from my bed, and my chair in the office, and living room. 

As long as we can afford it, we are having someone put up the lights.  They do an excellent job. I couldn't imagine scaling the 20 foot peak to put them up. I finally caught up with the yard art guy. I wanted to get a Santa for a long time.

Thank you little squirrels, for messing up the lights. I put them back up with nails today!

Only looped the stairs in the middle this year. A lot less stressful, and I like them. Plus only 3 bows, instead of 5.
Moved the "Ballard" library shelf to the study, for more room in the family room. It bring a festive touch, and I love my nutcrackers. Going to the ballet this week, can't wait! Grandchildren can sit and read books on the shelf.  Sometimes I actually get them to do it.
 Used my board from "Magnolia Market," to put candles on in dinning room.  Haven't touched the chandelier.

Talented daughter in law Elizabeth, did the chalk writing for me.  She is awesome sauce!

Elizabeth also did the ribbon in the garland.  Lucky, lucky, me.
Love my "Byers Choice" dolls.  My Auntie Jane had them, or something like them.  She had Scrooge and characters from a Christmas Carol.  I loved them!  I was so excited to find my own set.  Scrooge and company are on my mantle.

Had a bunch of Nativities, I had a thought to group them. I am pleased to see how they turned out.

One of my favorite Nativitys in the entry.
Still have a little tweaking but, whew, its almost completed.

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