Christmas in Bloom

Cody and I enjoyed a day off together and since we're trying to fend of the Christmas-related homesickness, we decided to do our Christmas decorating a little early. We actually have a 40+ degree day here (although it was windy as all get out and rained most of the day).

She had commitment issues

It finally turned warm enough to get our patio door open and scoop off the deck.

Cat in a wreath

Gloria needs a stable

Our Alaskan Nativity scene

Advent baby Jesus keeper

THE tree

We got a little up close and personal on the drive home

Mountain scene, anyone?

Christmas tree montage

a sappy picture of our first ornament on our first Christmas tree

The completed mantle

Our first Christmas tree: 6-7ft noble fir

The stairwell- ready for more Christmas cards!

New pasta recipe on our new winter dinnerware

And writing thank yous, of course