The Christmas Whirl - Part One

Ahhh. I think I can finally breathe again. December is usually a crazy busy month for us all but it seemed undoubtedly the busiest I've experienced ever. And the best one yet.

I really don't have words to express my feelings on December and Christmas. Sometimes, just keeping it locked away inside to cherish by yourself is all that can be done. So, I bid you a Happy New Year as you enjoy our pictures from the past few weeks throughout the day.

First up, cookies for Santa:


Food for the Santa's reindeer - apparently their favorite food is oatmeal, sugar sprinkles and assorted dried fruit...who knew?


Christmas Eve at Granny and Papaw's house:


Somebody came early to our house:


I love these plates that Lawyer makes every year at school!


Up Next...the BIG day!

Comfort and Joy...

is homemade fresh-baked rolls.

Try this delicious-smelling homemade potpourri also:

Take the zest of an orange or grapefruit and put it in a saucepan with some whole spice like allspice, cinnamon and/or cloves. Put some water in the saucepan (I like to put some apple juice in with mine) and then put on the stove and let simmer. Turn off the heat after half hour and then enjoy the scent of Christmas.