A Nice Surprise!

A large package was left on our doorstep! We weren't expecting any orders, so this was a surprise. When we opened it we found a live greenery wreath! And it is in the shape of a cross! At first we couldn't find who it was from, but finally found on the invoice that it is from our little two-year old grandson, Caden! He and his parents were just here with us for Thanksgiving. This wreath smells soooo good! It's been many years since we've had real greenery to decorate with at Christmastime.

I haven't decided if I will decorate it more, add a bow, etc. What do you think? I hung it in the niche between the dining room and the family room. Soon I will display a Nativity under it.

This year I bought a yellow poinsettia instead of red. It is at our front entryway on the bench in the courtyard. What color poinsesttias do you like?

I'm Christmas decorating!! The boxes are out of the attic and I've started decorating! Even though it's overwhelming at first, I'm excited and love putting things together. Sometimes I wish I were like some of my neighbors - they have maybe one box of Christmas decorations, and they take out a few ready made items and set them in the same spot they were in last year, and will be in next year!! Sometimes I wonder who is the wiser, but I do enjoy creating something a little different each year, and I feel God has given me a gift of being creative and I'm thankful for this gift!

I hope you are enjoying preparing your celebration for our Lord Jesus' birthday!

Katherine