14.12.10

Christmas Decor (Part 2)

Since our last Christmas decoration post, things around here have gotten even MORE festive (I know, is it possible?). We got a brand new ornament in the mail from Eric's sister Mariah...the three snowmen that Maggie is pointing to, with our names and 2010 written on it.Then, Eric got the brilliant idea of where to put our Christmas presents. Since we never use our fireplace, it seemed the logical place to store our gifts. We put the grate in front and for some strange reason, Maggie has not disturbed it in the least. It's like the "gift cage" or something.
On Saturday, a fellow missionary family loaned us a small tree that they weren't using. We place an angel from Bangladesh atop, wrapped 1/2 string of lights around it, and fashioned decorations out of wrapping paper (creating a paper chain) and green snowflake ribbon bows. Ooh! says Maggie.
And finally, let the Christmas baking begin! So far, buckeye balls and Russian tea cakes have been checked off the list. Sugar cookies (cut-outs) and molasses cookies to go.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

uhhhh, yumm!!!!

Sami

Anonymous said...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christ, everywhere you go....isn't Maggie a fun age? Love, Mom

Anonymous said...

Looking good! Mariah

Anonymous said...

hi!nyc knowing you all are well n havin fun!you were a treasure during our time in tenwek!the evening of music at the meeting room was 'wow!'as maggie would have it,the snacks were great,asanteni sana.thanks eric for the guitar lessons.have a blessed tym as u prep for christmas.mike

Anonymous said...

Is that your ornaments hung on ribbons? I like that idea! I hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas. It should be fun this year with Maggie old enough to participate in traditions. Keeping gifts in the fireplace is a great idea! I hope the mice from the other postings don't get them! Lots of love ♥Nana