Big StockingAyden had tried all morning to get in his big stocking, he accepted help from his big sister then promptly fell asleep.
Christmas Snowy SceneThis wintry view from our living room stopped me in my tracks. I had to grab my camera to capture that which had captured my fancy.
Christmas Tree and DecorationsThis is our tree for this year (2011). It rotates. I painted the caroling kids around the bottom years ago, also the Santa above the fireplace.
Scenery: Shore Acres Holiday LightsStrolling the paths of Shore Acres is always a treat, no matter the season. My husband and I had the privilege of heading out there this Christmas Eve for their gorgeous holiday lights!
Holiday: Merry CrabmasThis may look like a star with white lights, it's actually, 2 open old crab cages. I saw these at a resale shop, not thinking of using them for crabbing, but immediately saw that these old cages when open formed a perfect star.
Our Annual Christmas CardWe always take a holiday photo at Christmas. Here is ours for this year. This is my husband and I who are almost 70 years young. We enclosed this with our Christmas cards and it says:
Christmas Tree with Homemade OrnamentsIn 2000, I remade some of the older ornaments and then headed for Alaska, sure I would be back way before the 2001 Holiday Season. Then life happened and it was another 10 years till I was where I could have a tree and use the ornaments again.
Christmas at HomeHouse ready, turkey defrosting, baking done, and sweet grandson under the tree in the snow. Merry Christmas Everyone
Scenery: White ChristmasI'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the one we had last year. It was the first white Christmas we have had in a long time. Snow in our area is exciting and it just brings out the kid in all of us.
Holiday: Blooper BannerI bought this banner on sale for my husband's Christmas party when it was our turn to be the hosts. I didn't even look at it while I was hanging it: I just taped it up on the wall and then starting doing other things.
White ChristmasThis was our white Christmas this year in Western N.C. It snowed for more than 10 hours. We got 9 inches of heavy snow. It tied a record going back to 1947. The neighborhood kids were quite busy making snowmen and the usual snowball fights.
Holiday: A Very Hairy ChristmasA good friend of mine recently cut his hair after years of letting it grow. I helped him pose for this holiday picture. He is always up for something crazy!
Holiday: Thrifty Christmas DecoratingI'd like to showcase my home for the Holidays. Its small and cozy. Each room has been redone by me. On the tree are some hand made ornaments. I used a tree we cut down. I dried the wood cut it like disks.
Holiday: Front Door Christmas CrossWe have had this particular door for years and I noticed that it had a "natural" cross in it. Well, this year, I decided that I would work with that natural cross for my outdoor decoration.
Christmas Decorations: "Fred and Ethel" Bird FiguresI picked these two cuties up at a Party City last year. I went there to get some other things and found them by the check-out. They'll have a spot on my entry way table each year at Christmas. We call them "Fred and "Ethel". ;-)
Christmas Card: "Quiet Christmas"We have a tradition now of creating our own Christmas cards. This was our 2005 version and it was entitled. Jane was hoping for a quiet Christmas, WARNING! Be careful what you wish for.
Christmas: Shepard CatHere is a picture of our cat (his name is Desmond Morton) in the middle, dressed like a shepherd with my sheep.
Christmas: Santa PhotosMy niece's son, Sean's first visit to Santa! Looks as if he's pointing to him saying "Hey you're that Santa person that everyone talks about!"
Baby's First Christmas CardThis was the picture we used for our son's first Christmas card! It was so much fun and he was such a great sport! Luke was 5 months old in this picture.
Family: Cora on Christmas MorningThis is my god-daughter Cora on Christmas morning, peeking into her "Santa bag". She is almost 2 so this year was really fun with her. This picture is so priceless.
Craft: Gingerbread HousesHere is a great tradition that our family has been doing for years now. It all started about 50 years ago when I decide to make a gingerbread house for Christmas. My first ones were fairly simple but over the years have gotten more complicated and quite intricate. Now, as was bound to happen, the kids and grandkids and even my great grandson have taken over.
Craft: Nikon Camera OrnamentI couldn't find a camera ornament for my photographer daughter, so I made one. Hope she likes it. I do!
Craft: Photo With Holiday CharactersI got the idea from your site. I decided to add some of our favorite holiday shows to the picture.
Craft: Christmas Angels Photo CardThis was our 2006 card. The background was from Google images and Photo paint was used to place the faces.
Little Christmas DeerMy little deer at our family Christmas party with a whole plate of Christmas cookies.
Jacob with SantaJacob with Santa. This is my Grandson Jacob visiting Santa Claus.He is almost 3 months old.
Outdoor Nativity SceneOutdoor Nativity Scene. Here is my nativity stable my husband put together. He made it out of skids sitting up on end and put wafer board around the sides.
Holiday Decorations - Water FeatureHoliday Decorations - Water Feature. My water feature holiday decorations. I placed 3 lighted Christmas gifts in front of the pond; I put silk poinsettas on the water fall and a Santa in the center...
