Brant goes into the MTC 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
I figure that on Thursday, if I’m still not bawling my eyes out, we can finally start on a little bit of Christmas spirit around here. We’ve done minimal decorating this season with all the extra curricular stuff going on. But that’s okay. I just keep telling myself that the less I put out now the less I have to put away later.
But just so you don’t think I’m a total Scrooge-ish kinda gal, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite things:
(Please remember that my camera is dying a slow and very painful death. Add that to my less than stellar photography skills….and well….)
The view from my love seat. I actually have a beautiful Santa picture that I usually replace this picture with. But for today this works.
See that Believe sitting right there on the shelf:
This stays here ALL YEAR LONG. So does this one:
I have lots of these. Believe is my ‘go to’ word. As in, “I believe that Parker will one day be a totally healthy little boy running around causing all kinds of mischief….exactly like his brothers.
On my table:
This needs some greenery or an amazing wreath to circle around it’s bottom. I’ll be on the lookout this summer at yard sales.
On my island in my kitchen:
This candle was a whopping $2.50 on clearance with about $3.00 of real plastic diamonds. I know. Klassy, eh? Believe it or not it looks very pretty in real life. With the lights turned low, those plastic diamonds glitter like the real thing. Almost, anyway.
On our tree:
The tree:
Under the tree:
What our family wishes you this Christmas season:
Your house is so beautiful!
Best wishes to Brant.
Tammy, your home is beautiful!!! I love your ornaments! And I have been wanting an apothecary jar to put ornaments in like that! Your home is so pretty and bright!
Your little gift under the tree is the most beautiful gift I have ever seen! He is so beautiful! I love his little outfit
Merry Christmas sweet Parker! Give mommy a hug for me! I wish I could kiss your sweet little cheeks!!
Love and hugs to all,
Amy
I forgot to wish Brant lots of luck!!!!
The tree and the decorations are beautiful – but the best is under the tree!
In His Love and Blessings,
annb
Our Bishop’s son goes to the MTC then too. Maybe they will meet or something
That under the tree is priceless I tell ya!
What a beautiful house, and tree!
Many kisses and lots of love, I can relate about not being in the spirit this year…Aubrey’s going to spend this Christmas for the FIRST time, with my x – it’s going to be a hard year that’s for sure.
Many hugs to you…
Your house is beautiful!
Did you mention where Brant is going to serve? I’ll go back to check, I do remember you posting when he received his mission call.
Much love and hugs to you and your family. Merry Christmas!
Good luck to Brant!
Beautiful decorations. Our family wishes you much joy and a break with all of the medical stuff this year!
I love your decorations Tammy! Good luck to Brant!
I love your decorations! You’ve got enough out for some good Christmas Spirit… I really like your tree!!
I am so sorry about Annette but it is so comforting to know she is with Jesus this Christmas and out of pain.
Praying your Christmas is filled with joy and I enjoyed all your ornaments! So cute! Mini-treasures!
Good Luck on Wednesday. I had a brother go into the MTC right before Christmas. He still claims it was his best Christmas ever, and my mom was super excited to get him home right before Christmas 2 years later.
Awww – love the Christmas decorations – and especially your super duper cute gift under the tree
Hope tomorrow goes well – don’t cry too many tears
Brant will be a wonderful missionary!!!
Prayers and blessings to Brant…and a hug for mom.
Your home looks lovely, my dear. I’m asking for one of what you have under the tree…dang, could he get any cuter? Thanks for the Parky fix.
The present under the tree is my favorite part, of course, but it’s all very pretty.
I have some of those Klassy plastic diamonds too and I love mine. LOL
Love your “believe” signs and love the ornaments on your pretty tree. Merry Christmas to you and Parker and your family, Tammy. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.