Tuesday, December 23, 2014

A Tiny Christmas

Normally, we head "home" for Christmas, to Grandma and Grandpa's. But with Jubilee's arrival, we decided to stay home ahead of time so I wouldn't have the stress of planning Christmas AND a big trip. Now, since it is our first Christmas home, I really wanted to make it homey and special. It had to be a wee bit unconventional, but I think we made it work. The nativity and part of the Christmas village went in an overhead...
The stockings were hung on the window with care...
A little natural potpourri...
A gift on a stressful day from a cherished friend...
My 3 BIG girls!
And their little (but growing!) sister...
Her new stocking (which has yet to be hung with the others)...
And our improvised Christmas tree...
I love our ornaments. Trip down memory lane. That one in the middle, Jon and I got when we were engaged. 
And this little friendy face to top it all off. She is my favorite gift this year. 
Merry Christmas, friends and family! 

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

What a difference 5 weeks makes!

Look at this contrast!

4 days old:
5 weeks old!

Where did my newborn go??