Day after Thanksgiving = Christmas decor comes out.
{as you may have noticed by the new blog look}
We read Luke 2 and had Mckinlay put out the manger scene.
It brought a tear to my eye for a few reasons:
1) I remember doing this with my family as a kid.
2) I got so excited to teach Mckinlay this story and teach her about our Savior Jesus Christ.
3) I may have had one glistening tear when I put my hands up in the air and said:
"Glory to God in the Highest! And on earth peace, good will toward men."
All because of my memories of the countless times I said that in the Hallstrom nativity play.
{Oh. Did I mention she was playing with a marker before this!?}
{as you may have noticed by the new blog look}
We read Luke 2 and had Mckinlay put out the manger scene.
It brought a tear to my eye for a few reasons:
1) I remember doing this with my family as a kid.
2) I got so excited to teach Mckinlay this story and teach her about our Savior Jesus Christ.
3) I may have had one glistening tear when I put my hands up in the air and said:
"Glory to God in the Highest! And on earth peace, good will toward men."
All because of my memories of the countless times I said that in the Hallstrom nativity play.
{Oh. Did I mention she was playing with a marker before this!?}
That is Mckinlay's new phrase while getting her picture taken. I guess after snapping her photo I always say "cute."
Cute.
The stockings were hung...
And my blessed husband did the unthinkable and made "Clone of Cinnabon" {you're welcome} rolls better than he ever has before. And we thought there was no room for improvement.
I'm not kidding folks.
To. Die. For. Delicious.
And of course there was tree trimming.
To. Die. For. Delicious.
And of course there was tree trimming.
And I even sported my tri-holiday shirt.
Appropriate for:
Christmas
Valentines
& Halloween
{Works marvy as Waldo}
Although I wouldn't wear it on election day...
I did. and felt stupid.
Kenneth and I can attest to the fact that those were the BEST cinnamon rolls ever. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTute! That looks like SO much fun. I want to taste those cinnamon rolls! And I can't wait until Rebecca is old enough to enjoy helping like that. Also, thanks for the music. Great tunes!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your holiday spirit--and little Mckinlay is growing up to be just like her mom and Happy Jo! I also love the fact that your shirt can be festive on multiple holidays--Ty must be thrilled with your stretching that dollar. Please keep us updated on your Christmas projects! Love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Di...I'll take that compliment! As for the Christmas decorating...ours started before the turkey was barely cold...while Dad was still doing the dishes! I am so excited about Christmas...we will see you in just 22 days! I am hoping for some clone of cinnabons while you are here...hint, hint!
ReplyDeleteSo TUTE Meg! I love it and I love that darling Mckinlay!
ReplyDeleteOh, so much to comment on.
ReplyDeleteI loved being angels with you in the Hallstrom family nativity production. (yes, it was a full-fledged production.)
I love that you wear that shirt to be Waldo on Halloween. (I laughed out loud on that one.)
I love that Mckinlay says tute.
And I love you!
Oh, I love the Luke 2 tradition. Glad you guys are having such a fun time.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the 4th of july? Well on a cold 4th I guess!!!
ReplyDeleteTy, I never cease to be impressed by your limitless talents! Those buns look fantastic - I can smell them from here. Will you bake some buns for us while you're home? Pleazzzze?
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