MORE ABOUT THE HOLIDAY'S.....

These are my new ornaments for 2014.  I open up each box, collapse it for storage, take a picture of the ornament and then hopefully at some point I will get them posted on my Debby's Tree blog. I was doing this for future reference for my children but I've been slacking off a little this year. 

When I do get them posted I will let you know because I will be having a little give away of my favorite ornament this year. They are all awesome but one is just too cute so I want to share it with one of you! 

 We had some rain which brought 

snow to the mountain tops....

 and a rainbow! 

Mark and I had his office party on December 19th which was at Mario's Place in Riverside which is across the street from The Mission Inn who puts up four million lights each year. Here are a few photos I have to share with you.....

AND WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN, MAY I ASK ?

It's been nine days since I've posted anything. I can't believe I didn't even put up a generic Merry Christmas post to all of you.  That's how busy I was. Everyday I spent hours and hours on our Christmas decorations, shopping, wrapping, baking, etc, etc, etc.......

If you follow me on Facebook you know what I have been up to since I posted pictures as I accomplished each item. I want to give a big thank you to my husband Mark who wrapped all the presents on Christmas Eve which took me three hours to get into boxes the day before. 

He went to church with me which is a rare occasion and also watched White Christmas with me after he wrapped the gifts. He helped out on Christmas Day with vacuuming and helping in the kitchen too. Can I get a Hallelujah !

I wanted to get pictures up on Christmas Day but I didn't have one moment free let alone time to write a post.  I was literally decorating my mini tree Christmas morning just a few hours before the kids arrived! 

I also need to say that Adam and Tristen decided that they will come over tonight (Friday) to spend the night before they take off for the Grand Canyon tomorrow as they drive to Pittsburgh this week while sightseeing along the way. That means I didn't have to say goodbye last night. I get to love them some more tonight. Can I get another Hallelujah ! 

We had a very Merry Christmas!

Picture Overload About To Happen.....

 Dining room buffet above and table below....

 My Christmas Jim Shore pieces....

 Added my Christmas S&P's....

 Mark's Nana's Santa Claus and the mini me I found

a few years ago and just had to buy from Fenton....

 I only put out about 60% of my decorations.....

 S'mores tree with s'mores nativity....

 Snow village resort and cabins on my grandmother's

wooden ironing board....

 My snow globe collection....

 My new little snowman tree, mantel and fireplace....

 Living room tree....

 Family room tree....

 Our tree of miniatures.....

 Santa was very generous.....

 Skye in awe and wonder....

 I baked only two cookies this year....

 and the Bohemian Hoska!

 The appetizer's...

 Adam and Tristen....

 Amber and Dylan....(don't ask)

 

 My dad insisted I get the sweaters for Pittsburgh.....

Hope your holiday was Merry and Bright! 

Skye and I want to send our love to our dear

friend Ann who lost her precious Boston Terrier Sadie 

to a tragic accident on Christmas Day. My heart aches

for her and her family. Keep them in your prayers.