Christmas at our house

 Today, I thought I would show you some of the things we do to decorate for Christmas at our house.

Starting on our front porch is this porch pot.  You can't see it, but next to the front door I have a few small Christmas trees that are lit every night.

We have this big wooden snowflake on the porch as well.

This is the back entry. I always have a small wreath hanging here, but I found this simple one that has just greenery and some silver bells, so it looks Christmasy!

I like to put little touches throughout the house, and this little tree is in our main bathroom.

On the shelf in the main bathroom is this little tree and sign.

On our dining room table is the tiered tray with ornaments I made using decals a few years ago.

This kissing ball was given to me by a patient several years ago. She has since passed, but I enjoy the memories when I hang this.

Also in the dining room is this skinny little tree with just lights on it. I also put things out on the shelf here.

A favorite thing, between the living and dining room is this card rack.  I love getting cards and each one is a joy to open and read.  Some are from dear blog friends!

These cute mittens were made by Bob's sister.

This is setting out in the living room.  The tiny nativity is a toddler proof set which I made when I was a MOPS leader.

This is a side table in the living room.

This chubby Santa is one Bob carved several years ago.

This is one of my favorite things - a nativity set Laura made when she was still in high school.  There are so many details here.

Shepherds, cows, lambs, donkeys - even chickens are in the set.

We don't have a fireplace, so our stockings hang from a shelf. 

Our living room is not very big, so we chose a skinny tree.

Here's a few special ornaments on it.

A special ornament, made by one of my patients before she developed Alzheimer's, and given to me by her daughter who became a friend during her stay in the facility - and is a friend still, along with other members of the family.  

Another ornament that brings memories.  This was something my SIL was making for a bazaar the day I met her, and we both thought it was not the prettiest.  So of course, she gave me one for Christmas that year - about 43 years ago!

This ornament has my mom's writing on it - it was transferred from a card.  Moms been gone for 19 years, but she sure did love us all!

Last, but not least, some Santa ornaments Bob carved through the years.

Thanks for making it through all these pictures of what things are looking like at our house!