Christmas Part 1

Wow! I can't believe that Christmas is already over! The holidays flew by it what seems like no time. I really got into DIY things this year and enjoyed making gifts and decorations for myself and others. The wreath in the center is a deco mesh wreath that my sister found on Pinterest so I made it for her for Christmas. It was Richards favorite thing I made and he didn't want me to give it up! I also made the JOY with the bell in the center and did the ornaments in the vase with ribbon.
You also get a little glimpse of a HUGE project Richard and I have been taking on for several months and that is redoing our fireplace and building a mantle and word from the mantle up!

There are two new additions to our Christmas decor this year. One being my gingerbread tree in this room and the other being a stocking for Jackson. I have never felt right about not having one for him and after praying for 3 families over the last year or so that have walked this same road I added it for him. I love that it is a gingerbread man and that he is included in our stockings.

The kids in their Christmas clothes! 1st shot I took by the way! I can't believe it.


The Sunday or so before Christmas again the first shot I took!
We had some of Tracy and Jeff's dear friends with us on Christmas Eve this year so we actually got a shot of the entire family!
The traditional 9 grandkids on the stairs
Our family in front of the tree
and just the kids
Christmas Eve in their Christmas PJ's in front of Gram's tree
And Christmas morning. Richard and I have taken this picture every year except one since our 1st Christmas together!
Best gift of the year would be Jack's light-saber that has a big and little light-saber on it. He jumped up and down and all around for several minutes!