Christmas Tour of Homes 2010

Baby....it's cold outside!

Come on in and get some hot chocolate and yummy treats from Gerken Baking Day! (We especially like the Buckeyes here in Ohio! Go Bucks!)

Take a few minutes to warm up in front of the tree. I believe every Christmas tree should tell a story. Ours tells the story of our family...of little boys who've grown bigger, leaving a trail of Christmas project ornaments along the way...of three sweet babies, dearly loved and greatly missed who will celebrate another Christmas in heaven this year, in the arms of our Savior, along with their grandmother, who spent her time on this earth making beauty with her hands...a woman who celebrated Christmas in handmade ornament themes throughout the years...themes that now adorn my tree.

Most of all, it tells the story of a family grateful for the daily dose of sufficient grace we are given each morning, a family who will once again celebrate the miracle that Jesus came to seek and save that which was lost...on that silent, holy night so many years ago.

                                        


                                                 My Coffee Filter Wreath attempt...


                                           

I was so excited about the coffee filter wreath we made (inspired by the Nester!) that I didn't realize until all the pictures were uploaded and I was working on this post that my candle was off center in the picture. Oh, well...we are supposed to come as we are...imperfections and all, right? Speaking of imperfections, I am totally not crafty, so I'm really proud of my wreath, even if it's not as pretty as the Nester's. My mama had all the good crafty genes! (Also....my nine-year-old son James was a huge help, using his very own glue gun for the first time.)

The Willow Tree Nativity set is so precious to me. It is the last Christmas gift my mother gave to me.

The Christmas Card Tree has become our new tradition, inspired a couple years ago by our beloved BooMama on a former Christmas Tour of Homes. We haven't received very many cards yet this year! Most of my friends are as busy and last minute as I am! =)

Well...thanks so much for stopping by, and visiting our humble home for a bit. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! Stop back anytime!

To link up and join in the Christmas Tour of Homes, stop by the Nester's amazing blog and link up! You can also link your Christmas Tour to Kelly's Korner.

P.S....Happy Birthday to my husband, Tim today! So grateful I get to walk through this life with you. Love ya!