Christmas Tour

I thought it was time to give you a little tour of Christmas decorations around our house.

We'll start outside.

A wreath and some snow are decorating our gate to the back yard.

I took this photo of our porch at night so you could see the trees lit up.  I have an old sled and two little trees out there.

This is the entry from the garage with a sparkly little wreath hanging here.

This is the dining room.  We have a skinny little tree in the corner that just has white lights on it. I usually leave that one up through January since it doesn't have ornaments and brings some cheer on dark winter days.  Do you see the little star banner hanging behind the table?  It says joy and was sent to me quite a few years ago from Connie at Crafty Home Cottage. 

On the table is this stand with ornaments with words on them.  Hope, joy, peace...

Hanging over the table is this mistletoe ball. It was given to me by a patient at least 10 years ago.  I love how so many Christmas decorations bring back memories of special people.

 

Speaking of special people, our card rack is next to the dining room and filled with greetings from special people - including some of you!

Our main bathroom has some Christmas cheer too. This is on the wall behind the toilet.

This little tree is on the counter in the bathroom.

In the living room, these wooden mittens hang on the front door.  Bob's sister made them for us.

This is the table our tv sits on. You may recognize the reindeer as it's the one Bob just made with Alaina and Ruby.

This is a toddler friendly Nativity. Some years ago I was a MOPS (Mother of Pre-schoolers) leader and we made these.  

A setting on a side table.

Another setting on a side table.

We don't have a mantle, so this is where the stockings hang.  I have stockings for everyone, but it got too heavy, so now I just hang them for the grandkids. 

Poor Connor doesn't have a name tag yet.  I need to get one made for him.

And here's the tree!  It's not real big.  We chose one that's 6 1/2 feet tall, and not too wide since our living room isn't very big.  It's easier to decorate too!

Tomorrow I'll share a few special decorations and ornaments with you.