Christmas Scenes

We had such a fun time decorating for Christmas this year. It is one of our favorite ways to bring the Christmas spirit into our home. Here are a few of the scenes you would find if you walked into our home right now:

 We had fun picking out new outside decorations at an after-Christmas sale last year. I love how they turned out!

 We gave pineapples tied up with pretty bows for our neighbor gifts this year. Our friends received a festive, Hawaiian gift, and I didn't have to spend any time baking. Double win!

 We bought the Little People nativity this year, but Sarah wasn't quite old enough to play with it yet. She will enjoy it next year. In the meantime, Mom and Dad enjoyed it.

 Right in the center of our living room is a reminder that Christmas is about Christ. 

 Our Christmas tree looks a little bit awkward this year, since we had to move all of the decorations at least 3 feet off the floor. Sarah actually didn't bother it nearly as much as I thought she would. She is fond of stealing the Belle ornament off the tree, though. 

One morning, Sarah decided it was time to be awake at 4:00. The sun was still sleeping, and the only light in the room was the Christmas tree. She was entranced. Watching her look of wonder brought happiness to my heart. It almost made it worth being up hours before dawn. I can't wait for future years as Sarah learns the joy and excitement of Christmas.