I think I'm finally out of my anti-decorating-for-Christmas-funk. Over the weekend I brought up all of our decorations from the basement and started decking the halls. *Stay tuned for more photos!
This time of year always makes me so thankful for my family, friends, and all the special Christmas memories I have from growing up. For me, a lot of those memories seem to be housed in certain Christmas decorations.
My favorite Christmas items include the ornaments that my grandpa hand- painted for all of his family each year and the nativity scene that my dad made after graduating from school.
My grandfather was such a talented artist, and I am so, so thankful to have something so beautiful to remind me of him.
The nativity scene that my dad painted is at my parents' house. I know it's hard to see, but he even used some of my grandmother's broken jewelry on the Wise Men. Maybe that's where I got the idea to bling- out my stockings!!! I remember so many nights just staring at the nativity scene by the Christmas tree (I like sparkly things, remember??)
What decorations are special to you???
XOXO,
Kelly
I am thrilled that your childhood memories are alive and active!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Your MIL
Very nice decorations. I love the holidays but sometimes all the company coming to the house makes my dog Schnotz alittle sqirrelly.
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