Welcome, Christmas 2010!!!  What a joy these days been,  when the boys slowed down for moments –  in the midst of Nerf battles –  to be present in all that the holidays encompass……decorating sugar cookies, painting plaster village houses and Nutcrackers, decorating the tree, listening to Christmas songs nonstop, and reminiscing about Christmases past……

May the spirit of Christmas fill your hearts, and may you experience true moments of joy and contentment. You have given me a special gift, by visiting my blog throughout the year….I do appreciate all who stop by whether you leave comments or not.   I am so thankful for your support and friendship in my little corner blog land.

I’d like to share a few tree trimming memories with you, and snapshots of a few favorite ornaments on our tree.  I wish I could stop by and see your tree too, for those of you who have one up!

Ornament for the ArtBLISS Yahoo group ornament exchange - ceramic by Summers Studio

A salt dough ornament I made way before we got married. Go Navy

Our first Christmas together - Monterey, CA

The first of many Baby's First ornaments....can't resist the sentimental ones

A handprint reindeer. We love to make a handmade ornament or two every year.

Angel made from tiny hands and a foot

One from the annual White House Christmas ornament collection

Popsicle stick snowman....with birdlike features

An angel my parents brought back from England

Everybody loves a classic candy cane reindeer!

Thank you for stopping by (you’re a saint if you made it to the end of this post!)  and I wish you a warm and safe holiday weekend!

Froehliche Weihnachten

Nollaig Shona Dhuit

Feliz Navidad

Mele Kalikimaka

Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto

Joyeux Noel

MERRY CHRISTMAS!