It has been a week of fun and one of staying up way too late trying to get gifts made, treats baked, wrapping presents, and making memories. This weekend is going to be full of friends, family and celebrations-Christmas and my niece's birthday! But for now, I'm linking up with Darci and friends to talk about my my 5 things from this week....And I'm linking up with Kelly for a Holly Jolly Home Tour and The Nester for It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect Christmas! I always love looking back at blog posts from years past to see the same ornaments on the tree or new decorations!
One: We made a spontaneous decision to go to Hollywild Zoo Lights on Tuesday! The lights are pretty good but the most fun part is the "Enchanted Deer Forest"...which we really don't know why they call it a forest because it's a field...but any who...
In the "Forest", deer, enormous cows, ostrich and zebras roam. They come up to your cars, as you can see below...It's wild!
This little boy LOVED it!! He told the animals, "We're not here to hurt you, we're here to feed you".
It was a much different story than the first time he went.
2 years ago...he wanted to stay in his seat and looked scared to death!
THREE: Target and the Silhouette have made my Christmas gifting much easier this year...although I am beginning to be a little obsessive over using my Silhouette machine...I'm adding vinyl to everything!!
FOUR: Little Miss Merry Britches! I love these fancy Christmas bloomers!
FIVE: This boy! He has been loving all the Christmas festivities and is always excited to read our advent scripture card each time (We use Naptime Diaries Advent). He even reads from his Jesus Story Bible to Mollie after we put him to bed.
Doesn't get much better than snuggling with him, eating popcorn and watching Christmas movies!
Owen and I are heading out on a date tomorrow to get Christmas donuts and to see Rudolph at the Children's Museum.
And now for the HOLLY JOLLY HOUSE TOUR...
Every year when we get a tree, I wish we could keep it year round...they are just so pretty and smell so good!
These little angels are my favorite Christmas decoration. I picked them up at my favorite antique store. They are so simple and sweet.
I was so excited to personalize our $1 stockings this year with my Silhouette machine. They aren't Pottery Barn but they'll do! ;)
A little Target chalkboard countdown. It's serves two purposes-1) Countdown to Christmas and 2) Help Owen learn his numbers
My husband is the best! Not only did he take care of both of the kids, help me clean the house for friends to come over, but he had this beautiful arrangement delivered! I am very blessed to have him!
I love the Christmas trees bottom! Adorable! I also got one of the Christmas countdown chalkboard from target! I'm pretty obsessed with there dollar section! I would love for you to come link up with me today!
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That Hollywild Zoo ride looks like fun! That cow was huge! I love those little bloomers!! So cute. And that arrangement is beautiful. How sweet!!! Happy weekend, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteLove your tree and those sweet angels! What a great find! And the cow in the car...so cool!
ReplyDeleteIt's a small world...I live not far from Hollywild. Haven't been to their Christmas event though. =) Stopping by from the 5 on Friday linkup!
ReplyDeleteLove your stockings…you did a great job! I must be honest, I was skimming and then I caught $1 stockings and had to do a double take;) I was like "those were not $1 stockings;) lol. Monograms make anything better!! I have that same countdown too! Merry Christmas!
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