Dec 24, 2009

Wonderful Christmas things

I've been busy prepping for Christmas, as we all have. I chose several "non-mandatory" projects to do for fun, and told myself, if this evokes stress, STOP.

Well I kinda stressed anyway and kinda didn't stop. We had a couple of at home days wherein I was able to get alot done during W's naps.


Snow globes (how-to on Martha Stewart); perfect way to reuse those glass baby food jars
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Pumpkin bread (main criteria: NO NUTS!) Click here for recipe:
Sugar cookies (an integral part of the season):
Wrapping gifts-isn't this vintage paper (estate sale find) the best?
Mug gifts-ordered through WalMart for all of Wilder's grandparents and great-grandparents Already a hit!
Christmas cards-we opted for postcards (less postage), and used a colorful Meg Duerksen photo:
Merry Christmas!

Enjoy yourselves, relax, breathe deeply, and love the Lord who came to us as an infant.

4 comments:

Weza said...

Merry Christmas to your beautiful family. xxx

Ashli said...

Just Adore the vintage paper
Beautiful
We didn't wrap this year
We used re-usable bags from the NY Public Library (kinda my fave place in the world...)
This is cool, but far less fun that un-wrapping
We also have a palm tree for Christmas that will stay forever
And I hafta say, though I love this,
The SMELL is SO not the same!!
Love, Love to you and yours

Shannon said...

I'm so glad I didn't read this until after Christmas day was already done because I would have felt inadequate. No crafts or vintage paper for us. I love your ideas.

Widge said...

I made those snow globes to this year a real hit with the kids. and Man I'm loving your dress!