ANTICIPATION!

Okay, so Thanksgiving has come and gone and we still marvel over all that we have to be thankful for! Jimmy came home from work the other day and just looked at us and said how grateful he is for the blessing of his family!
I titled this post ANTICIPATION because we have so many things that we are anticipating right now~Uncle Ryan's safe arrival....(the kids can't stop talking about when Uncle Ryan gets home and we get to celebrate with him....). Jimmy and I are anticipating what our gifts will be from JD, he shopped at a Secret Santa workshop so.......we will be sure to post photos. I also added a few pictures of things.

These are Uncle Ryan's favorite cookies and I posted them to insure that he will be coming home because I will not be shipping cookies this year....(they are a Peanut Butter Cup cookie...the kids seem to have taken a liking to them, maybe Uncle should hurry home...)

This is the Nativity set that I grew up with. My mom made this years ago and I cherish it and love to tell the kids about each person as we get it out...

This is just some photos of me trying my hand at the whole fruit and greens arranging...I'm not sure how long the fruit on the wreath will last but it is hanging in there for now

This is my favorite...

And last but not least, our larger than life Christmas tree. I was helping friends at a Christmas Open House and gave Jimmy and the kids the task of finding a Christmas tree....Riley giggles and says she picked it out, once I got past the size (and purchased more decorations-400 lights are on the tree) it seems to fit in our family room, just fine! And yes Virginia, it touches the ceiling.

Hope everyone is enjoying their blessings! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!