and we're off

Well peeps, the outside lights are up, 

along with the huge snowflakes and big ornaments.

And I got my front porch all ready, which is always fun for me.

You may recall THIS ONE and THIS ONE from years' past.

 The last few years I've edited a lot of "stuff" on my porch,

cuz now I'm starting to take more of a minimalist approach.

You know: "Less is More" and all that... at least I'm trying :) 

 When the Christmas decorations descend from the attic every year,

it's truly like seeing old friends again. Such a great feeling:)

I feel like I just stepped off the bus after a day at school, 

 to go inside and put Christmas records on the stereo. 

I keep trying to add more spirituality each year as well. 

My angel sets a nice tone to enter into our house :)

 Here's a close-up so you can see her serene expression.

And no, that's not a carton of fries on her head - it's the tip of a star!!!

I scored this wreath after looking and looking everywhere. 

I like it a lot but I keep thinking it needs something special.

Actually, I bet I'll be fiddling around with the decorations

until Christmas, just to make sure everything is balanced.

I love these trees. The 2 made out of cones were 

some of the first antiques I ever purchased. 

And I got the "Danny's Candy Cane" while Daniel was 

in Argentina for 2 years and I thought I'd DIE I missed him so much!

When I saw it, I nearly broke down right there in the store.  

I got 2 so I could send him a little Christmas tree also :)

So there you have it - at least for now!

I'll continue posting through the weekend, which I don't usually do.

But my posts were pretty sparse this week, so I need to get with it!

Next up: my little snowman village entry way :) So stay tuned!