That magical time of year has come again! Since we spent last Christmas in the Dominican Republic, we were a little short on evergreen trees, snow, Christmas cookies, and lights. We are doing our best to make up for it this year! Steven was very little help, since he left all his ornaments behind in Minnesota... Between my decorations, a couple thrift store runs, and the generosity of a couple at our church I think we have done quite well for our first Christmas! Here are a few of my favorite Christmas things:
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| The first batch of Christmas cookies! |
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| A little bear tin adds some Christmas to the kitchen counter. |
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| This was so fun! I put the centerpiece together for our Advent by Candlelight. |
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| We finally have pictures on our walls! Just in time for the holidays. |
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| This is a combination of thrift store finds (bowl and garland), a rummage sale purchase(green ornaments), and small ornaments given by a couple at church. |
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| A few other things setting around. :) |
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| Our tree is taller than Steve, even though it doesn't look it here. Christmas tree pictures always end up so disappointing. They never capture the real life beauty. |
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| My stocking... guess Steve doesn't get one this year since it's still in Minnesota... |
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| More pretty things. |
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| Would you believe this candle is actually a smoky green color? |
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| A cute little thrift store buy. |
We are also very busy with school and church things. Steve is doing most of the work for the kid's Christmas program. Steve plays for a funeral this Saturday and we will both play for a memorial service at the beginning of the new year (two elderly members of the congregation). We will be singing in church with the choir and by ourselves. This Friday evening is ALA's Christmas program. Somehow we need to fit in a little shopping, too! The excitement of the birthday celebration of our Lord keeps us going, though we are eager for our break- a trip to the Midwest!
