Christmas Decorating...Finally!!

I love decorating for Christmas! I usually have my decorations up and finished by the weekend after Thanksgiving. This year has been different due to various reasons...a full-time work schedule, Alex's travel schedule, and OH YEAH, a toddler running around the house!!! But, I was finally able to decorate, and while we don't have everything the way I want it, I think I'll settle for what we've got! Below are some of my favorite Christmas things...

Our house lit up with lights at night...



The Christmas doormat that my friend Megan gave me for my birthday!




This is my FAVORITE Willow Tree nativity set...only this year it is set up on top of the TV cabinet, not down low where you can really get your hands on it... :)




"I'm done with the tinsel!!" (This picture is for you, Scott!)




Charlie helped me decorate...only he didn't understand that the ball ornaments were not the same as balls that you can throw!! He threw ornaments everywhere, giggling the whole time -- thank goodness only a couple were broken!



He LOVED the tree and the lights, and of course, trying to knock the ornaments off the tree!




Boy, he sure worked hard decorating! Good thing pacy, monkey, and bear are close by to help him rest!