Our daughter and I worked on a wreath to hang on the chandelier above the dining room table. We had a great time working on this, and we think it turned out beautifully! If it hadn't been almost midnight when we finished, I think we would have made another one! This was really fun!!

My daughter even made a beautiful bouquet with the leftover decorations! She's so creative!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Ours was exceptionally great since we were able to have our daughter and son-in-law with us, as well as their adorable Chihuahua! We got our White Christmas, the kids were able to build a snowman, and we even took them sledding! Had such fun! Wish we could keep them here! ... :-)

Today my hubby braved the cold and put the farolitos up on the roof - always so pretty! The first time we put them up several years ago, his dad was so pleased - said he'd always wanted to do that! :-)

The work continues ... :-)

We dug out our tree a week ago, thinking we would start decorating a little at a time; however, the tree stood neglected all week! ha! This weekend, we got out the boxes of lights and decorations and set to work. A work in progress, I must say...

These are the "before" pictures :-)

While hubby was putting Christmas lights up in the the entry way windows, I was reminded of a time when his dad was putting up lights in those same windows with toddler Nicholle "helping" - one of my favorite pictures :-)

The extent of our office Christmas decorating - ha! Thanks to my coworker for sharing her adorable snowman Christmas lights! Love them! Might have to see if I can find some for our decorations at home! :-)

We hadn't been to El Campanario Restaurant in awhile - went last weekend, YUMMY food as always and these pretty plants outside. Had to take a picture :-)

Today I'm thinking about my daddy who passed away December 5, 2005 after several years' struggle with Alzheimers. I miss him so much!

This first picture is Daddy's Navy photo, then a picture of him when he and Mom were on their honeymoon trip.

The third photo is Daddy and Mom - daddy's holding our baby daughter.

I love you, Daddy!! :'}

Yep! Tis the season :-) Several years ago we opted for an artificial tree (I was a die-hard "no fake tree" person for many years, but my hubby and our daughter suffered from terrible allergies every Christmas when we'd bring home a real tree. Since we purchased our artificial tree - no more allergies!) Anyway, hubby and I dug the tree outa the basement and set it up tonight. Gonna take our time decorating, since last year was too frenetic trying to decorate it in a few days. Of course, the house looks like a tornado blew through with all the ornament boxes sitting out, but the end result will be worth it!

And it's also the season when I eat several cans of flavored popcorn - I get addicted to that stuff! ha! Bought our first two cans today (my hubby wisely knew it was smart to buy two because one wouldn't last that long! ha!)

Merry Christmas to one and all! ;-D

We woke up this morning to a bit of snow on the ground! Very pretty and also very cold today! But later in the afternoon, the sun came out, so most of the snow is gone. Supposed to be more on the way :-)