It took me about 11 minutes combined with
some fervent prayer and brief fasting to come up with this title.
I feel good about it so I'm just going to go with it.
(It was either that or "Oh Tannenbaum")
I'm happy to announce we survived the Christmas over here.
It was full of last minute shopping
and endless rounds of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
thanks to my kids who have now perfected that song in powerful decibels.
I'm happy to announce that the stockings were hung
by the fireplace this year
as opposed to other creative places.
(If you click on the link just beware of my mad rhyming skills)
I'm happy to announce that there were no casualties
with any of the manger scenes this year.
No broken Mary's or Joseph's.
No shattered wise men or shepherd's.
No missing sleeping cattle.
I did catch Macie on occasion eyeing the baby Jesus' thinking maybe,
just maybe she could hurry and collect them all and have her own
secret stash of baby Jesus'.
Sadly, all attempts of stealing the baby Jesus' were foiled.
I'm happy to announce I made my first debut
on the Christmas tree this year-- ornament style.
Yes, Abrie turned me into an ornament.
That's me, last Christmas fresh out of bed with no make-up on.
I didn't have the heart to take it down
and I don't think I have the heart to throw it away.
It just might make an appearance on our tree every year from now on.
This year when I woke up Christmas morning
I made sure to throw on some mascara and put on some blush.
I've learned my lesson.
on the Christmas tree this year-- ornament style.
Yes, Abrie turned me into an ornament.
That's me, last Christmas fresh out of bed with no make-up on.
I didn't have the heart to take it down
and I don't think I have the heart to throw it away.
It just might make an appearance on our tree every year from now on.
This year when I woke up Christmas morning
I made sure to throw on some mascara and put on some blush.
I've learned my lesson.
I'm happy to announce we had a Mary & Joseph...
and a nearly perfect little angel.
I'm happy to announce that Christmas was, most definitely, a success!
and as far as announcements go, that's it for now...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
from us, to you
9 comments:
vpmhtsyi;syopm!
that says, congratulations, except my hands were not placed correctly on the keyboard.
i love your nativities-
the mexicans are my fave!
Why is Nate fully dressed on Christmas morning? And in shorts no less? Looks like good times and I too love the nativities.
Glad to hear your Christmas was a success :)
I don't quite remember how I stumbled across your blog a little while back, but you got me laughing so I had to come back by..
Plus, I love your photos and your kiddos are precious!
Happy New Year to you and your family,
Ashley
Cute.
What exactly do you mean by "That is all the ANNOUNCEMENTS for now"??? Very sly!
Ginnie J-
Where have you been all my life? You are HILLARIOUS. I have laughed and read, and laughed and read, and laughed and read for 30 minutes... maybe more. I love your skinny jeans and yellow shoes. They were made for you. I, however made the oath and WILL NOT WAVER. I love the kids in the bath with the vintage colors. I need a turorial in photography. I love that you posted a picture of your messy counter and beautiful creamy stained bead board. I felt impowered.. for you. Who needs to clean up before posting a picture for the world to see? What pains me the most was your friends application. I was three houses away, in the same boat (mentally, every week at church I scanned for a new potential friend.) Just one critical question? Are you still accepting applications?
Angie, I'm still accepting applications. most definitely. And we can wave you friendship fee's- you've already paid it. I took it to the bank today. ;)
yeah, what a great Christmas. Looks like a definate success.
Is that your tree? It looks like something from a magazine!
Stacy
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