Decking the Halls!

Ok, so you decide that this is the weekend that the Christmas decorations go up.  You bring everything down from the attic, you purchase the tree, you calm your husband down because he is so excited to be a part of all of this Holiday cheer (sarcasm) and you get busy!

Now, I don't know if it's my age, the fact that I have no female in the house to enjoy the festivities with or that I have a dog that's trying to eat every Christmas berry, tree clipping or lightbulb that drops, but my decorating experience this year was less than spectacular. I didn't even have my Home Alone soundtrack playing!  I was being a big ole Scrooge. 

Then Alexa introduced me to Elf Yourself .  Oh boy did I begin to enjoy myself and get into the spirit!  I "Elfed" everyone in the family!  I posted them on Facebook and e-mailed them!  I laughed myself silly!  So much fun!  David may have even gotten a text from Alexa telling him I was out of control!  And yes I was but it did the trick!  So thank you Alexa for coming to my rescue in the Christmas spirit department!  If I find myself humbugging in the coming weeks, you will surely find me Elfing someone!

By the way, my house did get decorated and I am happily admiring the end result as we speak!

Happy Thanksgiving! Part 3

Kids make the Holidays that much more special and yesterday was no exception! 

Audrey and Andrew painted Christmas ornaments and saved a gingerbread house for later while Lucca took it all in and the big boys played a little football after dinner.

My dad and Bert's house is so warm and welcoming and always has just the right touches to add to all of our family get togethers. Thank you both for a wonderful day and I can't wait to do it again at Christmas! I love you!

And for Alexa...  Just in case you were missing a little androgeny and snow falling on pines!  Always topics of discussion!!  XOXOXOXO

Happy Thanksgiving! Part 2

Now that we have all the people and the tables have been set, it's time for the food! 

I love the part where we all gather together in the kitchen and help to bring the meal together.  There is sure to be many laughs, a broken glass (that would be due to me almost ever year), and lots of love (that's what makes the food so good).

I am so thankful to have such a fun family and one that knows how to cook so well!!  I only wish we could do it more often and have EVERYONE there! 

One final Thanksgiving 2010 post to come...