Christmas Decorating

Hello Everyone! It's a windy morning here in Spokane! I had to take down my wreath outside because I kept finding it in the yard yesterday where it had been blown off the garage wall. The wind is still howling this morning, but the temperatures are very warm for this time of year in the 40's. I'd rather have the wind than snow any day, so I'm okay with this. I had little Julian Monday through Saturday last week and so he supervised by decorating attempts. It was his first time to see a Christmas tree and he was facinated by the lights.

I also finished about 35 Lucy ornaments and have started gifting them to people. Meanwhile they are living on a tree on my kitchen island.

I should have rearranged them before I took the photo. We had friends over yesterday and they chose several to take home and I didn't "fix" the tree afterward. In the first picture in the middle left of the tree, you can just see a little bit of the one I made for little Piper for her first Christmas. I'll try to get a better picture for next time.

This is a nativity set I made the first year Dennis and I were married. So, can you believe it has survived 34 years, three kids, grandkids, numerous dogs, a cat and a bird without one tiny break or crack?! I can't believe it considering how often I break things. Our daughter has already put "dibs" in for it when we no longer have it displayed. (i.e. when I'm dead and gone!)

This last picture is a nativity ornament that I recieved in 1965 in my kindergarten Sunday School class. Can you believe I still have it? The glitter is slowly disappearing from the stable rooftop each year, but oh, the memories this little stable holds for me. A happy childhood and wonderful teachers. Such blessings to me and the other children they taught. I hope your Christmas preparations are going well. I have all gifts bought, wrapped and cards are mailed. All that is left to do is enjoy this blessed season when we celebrate the greatest gift of all. And that, my friends, is why this season is celebrated in the first place. The birth of the Christ child, Jesus! Many Blessings and love to you all, Betsy