I so agree with Abby, I think that if I had to choose between the chocolate advent calendar and the Christmas tree as my favorite Christmas tradition at our house, I would choose the calendars. I love them, and knowing my kids do too makes it even more special. This year, Aunt Abby sent theContinue reading “I Choose the Calendar Tradition”
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The Advent Calendar
The chocolate advent calendar was one of our favorite Christmas traditions growing up. When we were little girls mama always had an advent calendar for us. They were hard to find for a number of years so there were many years we shared a calendar. Jules would open one day, I would open the next.Continue reading “The Advent Calendar”
We Got Our Tree!
We picked it out at Lowes, it was so much fun! We looked at all of them, picked several of them out and then voted on the winner from those. Good thing we were the only ones looking at trees! We got it home and put it in the stand in the garage and leftContinue reading “We Got Our Tree!”
Bling & Bows
How is that Christmas shopping coming along? Let me help you with two fabulous suggestions. http://www.fawnscrown.com – Ashley, one of my bestest buds from college (we also share the same birthday!) has started her own jewelry business. It is amazing handcrafted jewelry and all made from wood and paper. Every time I wear the piecesContinue reading “Bling & Bows”
What Happened to Tom?
Santa Claus is making his first appearance at the Wolfchase Mall this weekend in Memphis. Seriously, what happened to Tom the Turkey? Did he die and no one told us? I love Christmas, but I miss Thanksgiving. We rush to get Christmas started and it stresses people out, causes some people to spend more andContinue reading “What Happened to Tom?”
The Christmas Basket
just finished The Christmas Basket by Debbie McComber. Yes, reading a book based at Christmas time was a little odd, but it got me in the Christmas spirit. I can’t wait!! I’m going to buy a new Nativity Scene this year. Mine is about 6 years old and one of the wisemen has been beheaded,Continue reading “The Christmas Basket”
Life With My Sister 