It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

You couldn't tell by the weather (t-shirt temps again (yay!)) but it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house.  I finally got my decorations up.  I don't do much because I prefer a homemade/handmade look and as the children grow it is a work in progress.  Here is an inside look at our Christmas 2011 decorations:

 the mantel

(cornucopia painted by Lauren)

Lauren added a note to Santa in case he didn't know she had sealants put on her back teeth and is not supposed to eat hard candy.

the coffee table

book shelf

*Twelve Days of Christmas*

*The Official Guide to Christmas in the South

or, if You Can't Fry It, Spraypaint it Gold*

*countdown Santa painted by Grandma Jan*

the tree

(the fake tree that is)

L and T really enjoyed decorating it.

Chloe was happy to join in the fun and be left alone.

(black mass on the red tree skirt)

 I even got some easy smiles for pictures.

(that should tell you how much fun they had)

I really enjoy this festive time of year and I hope you are enjoying it as well.

I (finally) ordered my Christmas cards today.

I think they are cute, clever, and funny....Matt wasn't so sure.  

We'll see what you think when they get here.

(P.S. No DVD again this year...sincere apologies)