Merry Christmas!!!
Only one day! I can't believe how this month has flown by, but I vowed last year, that this year, I was going to cut back on my decorating to focus on what's most important this time of year. I want my children to have memories of celebrating Christmas, because it is Christ's Birthday. I don't want their memories to be of mom decorating three 9-foot, fake trees, trillions of lights and garlands, stressing over entertaining, and grumbling.
I want them to realize that Christ was born on Christmas. That's it. Plain and simple. (I'd also like to throw in a dash of "actually enjoying time together" too!)
We have been busy having fun! Last weekend was cookie-baking-day at my sister's. (Actually, all of our boys and my little lady were there too!) Here's my three favorite girls : My mom, sister, and daughter.
We got our first real tree in 8 years, because I insisted.
As far as my decorating this year, I've scaled way, way back. I pulled out all the bins and categorized by color.
Gold-ish for the living room
Red and Silver in the Dining Room
A Country Kitchen
...and a fun Family Room
...but my favorite decorations are the ones with made by favorite DIY-ers!
Have a Wonderful Christmas!
Only one day! I can't believe how this month has flown by, but I vowed last year, that this year, I was going to cut back on my decorating to focus on what's most important this time of year. I want my children to have memories of celebrating Christmas, because it is Christ's Birthday. I don't want their memories to be of mom decorating three 9-foot, fake trees, trillions of lights and garlands, stressing over entertaining, and grumbling.
I want them to realize that Christ was born on Christmas. That's it. Plain and simple. (I'd also like to throw in a dash of "actually enjoying time together" too!)
We have been busy having fun! Last weekend was cookie-baking-day at my sister's. (Actually, all of our boys and my little lady were there too!) Here's my three favorite girls : My mom, sister, and daughter.
We got our first real tree in 8 years, because I insisted.
As far as my decorating this year, I've scaled way, way back. I pulled out all the bins and categorized by color.
Gold-ish for the living room
Red and Silver in the Dining Room
A Country Kitchen
...and a fun Family Room
True, sometimes we get caught up in other things and forget the true meaning of Christmas. I love that you have different colors for each room. Looks really nice!
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