Nativity (and a few extras)

 I have a collection of Nativity scenes. Some are old, some are new, some are very traditional, some are whimsical, one I painted on wood, one is from Ghana, one from The Grotto in Portland, Oregon, one from Israel, one was a "white elephant", All bring back good memories.

Here are a few of them.

 And a few more bits of our Christmas decor.

It's beginning......

Today the Christmas decorating begins.  Nothing big yet, but I have taken down all the fall decor and put up things that I've been working on. 
We're going for a homespun feel this year; starting with a double sided banner between the living room and dining room (burlap and fabric with paper letters); a wreath from torn strips of fabric; and an embroidery hoop collage.

Plus a bit of seasonal potpourri in various places. 
That's it for now, at least until I get the energy
to drag things out of storage and really get to work.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wishing everyone who reads this a very Merry Christmas.  

May your day be filled with Peace and Joy.

"Today in the town of David
a savior has been born to you;
He is Christ the Lord"

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Getting Ready for Christmas Brunch...

We all were so hungry and focused on the food no one remembered to take a picture with the food on the table. Trust me it was amazing. Below Mike & Kevin are preparing the breakfast casserole.

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to everyone