Merry (Belated) Christmas, Everyone!

I want to wish all my followers a Merry Christmas, albeit two days late.   I had to put blogging aside for the last 3 weeks because of all the things that come during the holiday season.   On a side note, we've been dealing with alot of behavorial issues with my 14 year old step-grandson that had to take priority as well.   But, we had a wonderful Christmas which was made even better because I didn't have to work--Yay!   

I thought I'd share some pictures of my Christmas decor, the unwrapping of gifts and visiting family.

Our Christmas tree that sits in the corner of the mantel.

The fireplace with a collection of my Santas

and snowmen

The hutch that once belonged to

my mother-in-law displays

more snowmen and snowladies.

The view from the dining area

my 'coffee table' with a tray filled

with pinecones, potpourri and faux berries

 The stockings filled to the brim!

My two daughters--Jackie (in red)

and Valerie

Valerie playing Santa

Even Molly got a present!!

My brother-in-law, Gary, slicing

the prime rib--a tradition every year.

My sisters and me--L to R--Sherri, Me,

my Mom and Heidi holding pinecone

ornaments that I made for them.

My brother Wayne and I, holding framed photos

 

 My brother Andrew and I sharing a laugh

Jackie and Kayla (my neice)

My husband Michael got a 12 foot hand-

crafted rod from Gary. 

 

Well, that's a few pictures out of about 150 that I took.  Unfortunately, I didn't get any family photos of all of us together.   It was a great day even though it was the first Christmas without my dad.   He was there in spirit though.  We know that. 

 

Thanks for stopping by!