HI EVERYONE! Time is flying by pretty quickly. I worked really hard to get my house done for the Christmas Tour of Homes. The house is full of Christmas cheer. I haven't really had a chance to enjoy it yet, that is why our home will stay decorated until mid-January. I enjoy it the most after Christmas.
On Friday I am taking the kids again to Disneyland. If you remember we went in October for my birthday. This time I just want take time to really look around and maybe shop. It seems like all we did in October was run from ride to ride. I've never seen Christmas at Disneyland so it should be fun!
It's going to a Christmas Eve service at church. It is so wonderful to hear all the beautiful Christmas songs, especially Silent Night. They make me cry but that's okay. I can always remember my mom singing them, she had a beautiful voice. When I was growing up Christmas Eve was THE night. I don't know why my parents did it this way but Santa would come while we were at church on Christmas Eve! (kind of different) I will come home from church and most likely watch "It's A Wonderful Life", that is a tradition of mine.
Since my Aunt & Uncle have passed away we have no family here in California. We use to spend Christmas Eve with them. The kids will be busy on Christmas Eve but we get them all day on Christmas. It will be a day of joy! I know that I have allot of friends who will be having a difficult time during the holidays and my prayers are with all of you. I pray for your comfort.
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Wow...Christmas + Disneyland...what a fabulous combination! Have fun!
Debby.. I just love reading your posts. You are truly a joy! I don't know how you found time to do all that you did. Your heart is so big and I think you and Skye are so special. and I LOVE your little Snowbaby, I have collected them for a long time. They are a huge fav at my house. Have a wonderful time at Disneyland with kids! and Merry Christmas to you!
Had to click and see what a Bohemian Houska was. Now I just really want the recipe for the cookies with snickers in them. Oh my. Snickers is my all time favorite candy.
Sounds like you have a lovely Christmas planned! I'm going to bake my little heart out next week, too! I need to get started tomorrow because I'm taking some early Christmas presents home to my mom's family this weekend! Eeps! Guess today's a shopping day!!!
Sounds like a beautiful time you will be having!
Beautiful decorations and unbelievably well done.
You should be exhausted! You will deserve a rest.
I love Christmas Eve too. It feels so reverent to me. I always try to reallly enjoy it!
love the movie also! we have prime rib on Christmas day too! are we just twinners or what? have fun in disneyland, wish i were there on friday also, oh well!
Have fun in Disneyland! Great post by the way!
I like your little "dough" angels... yes, we are getting down to the wire... time to bake, bake, bake and wrap, wrap, wrap!
What is it about Christmas that makes you want to bake? I'm on a kick too! I made some awesome banana nut bread yesterday. Totally yummy!
i think my dear.. you tend to be a tad busy this time of year.. lol!!!
btw- i love those little angels in your pic.. so cute!
Hmmm..sounds like so much fun! Will check out the post for the Bohemian Houska !
Sounds like you will be having a nice time with the family..
Debby, that little snow baby putting the mouse ears on the snowman is just too cute! I can just imagine how wonderful Disneyland will be with Christmas decorations! Have a wonderful time. Wonderful Life is my favorite movie too. I've already watched it once this season. Thank you for such a sweet comment on my post. I would be honored for you to post a link to my blog. Thank you. laurie
Sounds like you should be having a wonderful time with your children and eating lots of yummy things...Happy Christmas to you!
I can't wait I haven't been in years on Christmas Eve. I'm so excited to go to the new church this year.
It's a wonderful life is our tradition also!
I'm so glad the kids will be there on Christmas Day!
can you believe that I have not seen Its a wonderful life?
Disneyland and Christmas, how much fun will that be!?
I'm sdo glad I'm not the only one who cries during Christmas songs. There is just something beautiful about the simply yet rich melodies that speak of the birth of our Savior. Something tells me I might be even more emotional this year!
We too, skipped baking this year. I might have to whip up some cut cookies anyway. It won't be Christmas without them.
What fun to go to Disney twice in a year and especially during the holidays. It would be nice to actually "see" the park and not race around. I cry at the Christmas songs too, I can't help it.
I also love the Christmas Eve services. It seems to put everything into place before the big day!
Have fun in Disneyland, Debby. You ought to try going on a cruise. It will definitely be a wonderful experience, I promise! Come back and see my tablescape when you can please...Christine
You have such wonderful plans and I can tell that you will really be enjoying the holidays! Have a wonderful time!
Makes me yearn for the christmases of my youth... somehow it's just not the same anymore for me.
Love to see and read that the xmas spirit is still alive and well in the world, makes me want to celebrate with you!
Debby, You have been busy. Sounds like so much baking going on. I bet everything will taste so good.
Is it really cold in CA? Hope yall have a great time at Disney. Blessings,
Such lovely memories Debby. have a wonderful time at Disneyland!
I haven't had to to bake either plan on starting it on Monday cause if they are here I eat them for breakfast, lunch and supper!!!
Debby,
I agree with you that spending the evening at church on Christmas Eve is magical. Last year after church let out, they had snow machines going in the courtyard and you can just imagine how excited all the children were to enjoy this moment with their parents.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
it is the most wonderful time of the year.... There are new tree pictures up on the holiday blog...and I am loving looking through all the beautiful decorations on the Home Tour...Just need a few free hours...
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Church on Christmas Eve is my favorite too.
Caroline
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