Random Christmas Recap

It was a Puggy Christmas at the Swamp! Pug pillows,statues,ornaments, necklaces and a Webkinz! After the excitement of the wedding, we had a quiet and calm Christmas! Christmas Eve service at church, sausage balls for breakfast, Santa came, lunch at Nana's and "It's a Wonderful Life"!

Porch Tour ended up with a soggy, rainy mess - there will be lots of repairs this year! This deer and the remains of its brother are on the surgery table with fans drying them out!

My wedding bouquet continued to grow after the wedding!!

My camera met with a unfortunate accident (my fault!) so my pictures are now from my phone until the lens can be repaired or replaced!

I got a surprise box of goodies from Leigh of Bloggeritaville! Funny how well a person can get to know what you love over the Internet!! A "burlapy" tag....A Victorian Santa....

A gingerbread plate for my Christmas table.....

A vintage Santa light cover....

And my boy, Eli, on an ornament....

Thank you so much Leigh- I was a squealing kid opening up everything!

I also got a mystery gift on Christmas Day....some hand knit socks were on my porch!

I can not think of any of my friends that knit! I have tried twice in the last few years to knit socks and have failed both times! I hope that I can figure out who can teach me how to do this!!!! It could be on my New Year's Resolution List!!

Wedding Day

The Wedding was just beautiful!! I may not be very objective, but enough people had agreed with me to make it official!!!

Getting ready to leave for the church. DH had a surprise waiting outside for us!

In the 2 hours before the ceremony- I never took my camera out of the bag! I'll get some of those professional photos for that special time!

Daddy/Daughter dance "My Girl"

Bride's cake.....no pictures of the Groom's cake... but it sure was good!

Dancing with the oldest son....no pictures of dancing with husband or other sons... hope to get them from other cameras!

DH had to take a little break!!

The band was terrific!

Saying goodbye!

Still partying on the way home!!!!

Rehearsal and Dinner

Friday night was the rehearsal. I took a few pictures because I knew I would not take any Saturday.

The Groom and Mom going into the dinner.

Tables -before the crowd came in-

Favors- youngest son ate 8 of the chocolate covered strawberries! We had a buffet dinner - roast, mini shis-ka-bobs, potato bites, some kind of cones with a Mexican filling and rolls. The Bride and Groom made all the decorating and food choices. It was casual and "woodsy" -much like the Groom!!

After the party got going I totally forgot to take any pictures! I just enjoyed myself....and shed a few tears!!!! Wedding pics next.....

Pre-wedding Fun

Tomorrow this little boy becomes a husband! My baby, Son #2, will walk down the aisle with his bride! Where did the time go?

Today we attended the Bridesmaid Luncheon, helped decorate for the reception, had a rehearsal and rehearsal dinner! The luncheon was held in a beautiful mansion called Fountainview. It was raining/pouring so I didn't get pictures outside. This is a gingerbread house, which was on display in the parlor , that is a replica of the house!

It was decorated from floor to ceiling- there were 73 trees!

The bride (in the center) with some of the bridesmaids.....

It was beautiful!!!! Let the tears begin.......

Thrifty Thursday

I have my Thrifty tablescape set for company! My Mom and SIL will be here soon for the wedding! Maybe if we eat by candle light they will not see the dust and pug hair all over my house!

These plates are sold at T@rget, but I found them at Goodwill for $1. They are by Christopher Radko.

The goblets came from Kroger (also $1) and the red ribbon and holly go very well with the plates. The napkins are tucked into little Santa boots that I have collected from thrift stores and yard sales.

The candle holders are another thrift store bargain. They are by Arthur Court and I paid $.50 each for them!

I guess someone didn't think these salt and pepper shakers were as cute as I did. They were also at a thrift store, brand new, still in the box!

This year I used a silver tree as the centerpiece-

I made a quick trip to Angel's today to pick up a Christmas gift and I saw these spoons being put out in a booth. I didn't take a before picture -but they were black. I like tarnished silver- but that was extreme! They polished up great!

Love these that have a monogram!

Be sure to check out the other treasures at Leigh's place. It is always inspiring to see what other people have found!

Welcome to Bedford Falls!

The first Christmas I spent with my hubby (before we were married) -he gave me an engagement ring and I gave him the beginning of our first Christmas village. The "It's a Wonderful Life" village was retired that year. I have found a few more pieces on ebay over the years. They have gotten harder to come by and more expensive! This year the village had to move to the main hall since the dining room is still a construction site. I have had to edit my Chistmas decorations dramatically since the dining room has always been the center of the celebration!

Each year we love to watch the movie. This is the church.

The old Granville house and Mary's house....

Martini's Bar
Anderson's Building and Loan
The Bijou Theater and Gower Drugs
We have not had movie night with the movie yet, but that is one of our must-do traditions! This is now officially Wedding Week! 6 more days!