Christmas Home Tour 2016

It's the most wonderful time of the year!


At my house...the halls have been officially decked!

entryway/schoolroom

living room

kitchen

my office *my childhood stocking

big girls' room

Joy's room

Our Christmas tree!

Christmas Card 2016

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

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Gingerbread House 2016

I don't know why I cling to traditions like I do.  I love them and it's hard for me to let go of certain traditions we've kept through the years.  I had about decided that I wouldn't purchase a gingerbread house this year.  They are messy (I know what you're thinking), we throw them out soon after they are completed, they are costly (because I purchase way more candy and icing than is required). But as I was walking through Wal-Mart, the spirit of tradition lured me to a display of kits.  

The kids love it and I love that they love it!

The tradition lives on!

Santa! I know him!

Per tradition...

No one is crying this year!

Family Pictures 2016