Oh how I love the holidays! No lie: I have stayed up late practically every night since November 1st watching Hallmark Christmas movies. Most of those nights I’m one or two in the morning before going to sleep. Am I tired the next morning? Absolutely. But there is something about sitting in my living room with the only light coming from my Christmas tree and the glow of the tv that just makes me happy.
Oh, did I mention?
My Christmas tree went up the very first week of November. See? I’m a holiday fanatic.
I like to enjoy the full two months of the season. I like the house to be decorated and ready to go on Thanksgiving day when my girls wake up to watch the Macy’s Day Parade and the yummy smell of Thanksgiving dinner is wafting into the living room.
It makes us happy. So, why not?
On the Friday after Thanksgiving we decorate the outside of the house. I’m totally respecting the feelings of those that like to enjoy one holiday at the time 😉 So, I do wait on letting my Christmas joy spill outside until the day after, haha 🙂
Things I have marked off my holiday to-do list?
– Christmas tree up and decorated
– Major Christmas gifts purchased
– Christmas gift buying list made and ready
– Outdoor decorations purchased
– Christmas Cards ordered!
Here is a sneak peak of the cards I ordered. You have no idea how difficult it was to get this picture with all three girls looking into the camera! I have so much respect for photographers!! This was the best of about fifty duds.
I was happy with the final product though! 🙂
And for the close family and friends that receive one of these there is a surprise pic on the back and a note from us!
To my blog friends reading this: I wish I could send each and every one of you this card! Thank you for taking the time to follow our story. We hope you have a magnificent holiday season filled with lots of love, laughter, and joy!!
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XOXO,
Erika