Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Monday, December 12, 2011

Bright Copper Kettles, Choo-Choo Trains, and Taxis


I wish this post could be scratch and sniff! Yankee Candle has a new line this season called Favorite Things. They have Raindrops on Roses, Crisp Apple Strudel, Blue Satin Sashes, Warm Woolen Mittens, and Moon on Their Wings. My favorite of the bunch is Bright Copper Kettles!  Mmmmm....It smells so good!



I got a pleasant surprise when Zach asked me why his Christmas train wasn't set up under the tree this year!  I guess I didn't think he really cared about it anymore but I was wrong!  Up to the attic I went and within minutes or maybe a little more we once again had his train circling under our tree.  There must be something about him having a girlfriend that's making him a little sappy!  Whatever it is, I love it!


This little New York taxi is making her debut on our tree this year!  Alexa got it for us last year and I love how it shimmers and is a constant reminder of all our fun in the big city!  She always picks just the right gifts!  Now if I can only keep it safe from our four-legged problem child!

Continued Merry Christmasing!!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Merry Christmas from Jake!

Yes Jake!  He just could not go one more day without showing you all his Christmas Cheer!  He begged me to photograph him in front of the tree donning his Christmas garb!  Can't you tell? 

Ho! Ho! Ho!




Sunday, December 4, 2011

Decking the Halls...

There is nothing like completing my hall decking to get me in the mood for the season!  Everything looks festive, the candles add that extra shimmer and a fire makes it extra cozy!  Now all I need to do is  bake, shop, wrap, and relax!  Fa-ra-ra-ra-ra....!!!!











Sunday, January 2, 2011

Goodbye 2010!

Well, December 12th seems like ages ago (that was the date of my last blog posting) but so much of my time was spent enjoying the season, family, and travel that there wasn't much time left for blogging.  So here is a sampling of Christmas 2010 memories. Thank you family for your presence in my life and for sharing these special moments together.




 
 

Without Alexa, I am sure my cookies would have remained undecorated and I would have struggled getting all the presents wrapped. 

Santa is always watching at our house!



There is always a Christmas Eve birthday celebration! 17!


Jake loved his new Christmas presents!



Christmas Morning! Then off to Nana and Papa's house for time with the rest of the Fam!


Sweet Lucca...



Sleepy Audrey...


First Chrismas snow in Greenville since 1963!



Balloon Fun!


Still snowing!
















What better way to end our evening than to have a family snowball fight!  Thanks Nana!







Capping off Christmas night with a little frolicking at home!







Vistiting Ohio meant breakfast with dad's side of the family...



A visit to Grandma and Grandpa B.


Spending time with my brother, sister-in-law and adorable neice and nephews...





A visit to Heggy's with mom.  This was my favorite place to go as a child for nothing but a cheesburger, fries with butter (yep!), and a bowl of chili.  I never seemed to have enough room for dessert.  I remember waiting in line for what seemed like hours to be seated!
 I ended my visit with a little drive by my childhood home.  There is nothing like the holidays to make you a little nostalgic and reflective! 

Goodbye 2010!  Hello 2011!