Emily and Matt

I am finally ready to share our Christmas decorations, even though it’s over and no one really cares anymore. My family is all about the traditions and decorations, so it was fun, and a tad intimidating, to put it all together on my own. I would say “our” own, but I did most of the decorating while Matt was out of town for a week.

First up, my homemade wreath.

Next our tree, which we borrowed from Mama’s house. No one remembers her old tree being so short, so it may be Gran Even’s. It’s small size is good, because my ornaments filled it right up. Although, we needed more lights than we expected.

We really wanted to go fancy, with the wires and the subwoofer, where you’ll notice is where Santa found his cookies and milk.

One of our newest ornaments is from Sara, our friend and also a bridesmaid. It’s a SF cable car, so we can remember our San Francisco friend. Thanks, Sara!

I love that our living room is feeling more and more like home. Hopefully it will stay this way once the Christmas decorations come down.

And, of course, don’t forget the nutcrackers! Since I was two, my brother and I were given nutcrackers (as well as a new ornament) each year. And one year I received five, because the Wizard of Oz set was just a normal present. It seemed overwhelming last year, when both collections (50 something in total) filled my parents’ house. Now it seems much better, with my 26 nutcrackers displayed in all over the house.

Matt had requested his present be delivered early, in case it would be something that would enhance a little party we had at our place. Don’t ask me how, but Santa got the message, and his present was waiting for him after his week-long business trip.

Note: It was sent early because he made the extra nice list!

What could it be?

Rock Band! Woo hoo! I’m now considering making a No Doubt tribute band.

That’s all for now. Next I’ll post some pictures from Christmas Day. Hope you all had a merry one!