Got snow.
School's closed.
Still in jammies.
Rudolph's in the DVD player.
I poured us each a glass of scrumptious eggnog.
Delicious!
Simple things.
Nothing fancy.
Nothing forced.
Our Christmas home is all spruced up.
Beautful in all it's imperfections and messes.
The children are checking their Advent calendar daily.
They're ready for Santa.
And we're all ready for that wonderful, magical Christmas Day.
{thank you to the those who purchased the necklaces in my last post. Big Hugs.}
I need to get some eggnog:) Happy Holiday's to you and your wonderful family, Andrea.
Enjoy~
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | December 17, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Beautiful pictures!! Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Jean Elliott | December 17, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Beautiful, especially the part about imperfections and messes! That's what separates real life (and real Christmases) from the pretty pictures we all love to see and try to create! Thank you! -- Annie
Posted by: Annie Joy | December 17, 2010 at 04:12 PM
Sounds like a wonderfully, peaceful Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: debi | December 17, 2010 at 04:32 PM
Sounds like the perfect day, imperfections and all!
How nice you might have a White Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Jill
Posted by: Jill at buckscountyfolkart.blogspot.com | December 17, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Sounds perfect to me!! Merry Christmas Andrea! Love that glass mug.....
Posted by: creativechaos | December 17, 2010 at 06:11 PM
I love egg nog! A snow day is the perfect excuse to lay low and snuggle with your family. Your decorations are so pretty and lively.
Posted by: Donna@soakinginmustard.com | December 17, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Wow, i missed out on the necklaces! They were beautiful as always!! Love all the jewelry you make. Looks like a fun day today, I havent had any egg nog yet this year, but it sounds nummy! Glad you are feeling better, Amy
Posted by: Amy Boelter | December 17, 2010 at 08:05 PM
Schools closed, Rudolph all day and eggnog-Those "bonus" days are the kind that make Christmas memories.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | December 17, 2010 at 08:15 PM
What a pretty Christmas image you posted! Going to make hot chocolate with marshmellows and whipped cream now...no eggnog in the house! lol Beautiful picture. Grace xoxo
Posted by: Grace P | December 17, 2010 at 08:22 PM
It all looks beautiful. Enjoy your holiday (especially the messes). Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Patty M | December 17, 2010 at 09:18 PM
What lovely images you have posted Andrea! I love snow days when you have to/get to stay home with the kids.
I never found the steam trains you asked about, sorry, tho I've been thinking about it & you for a while now.
Merry Christmas to you & yours,
~Marilee
Posted by: Rose Brier Studio | December 18, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Sounds so perfect! The girls have been wishing & wishing for snow around here; we got a little, but not enough to cancel school:) Have a very Merry Christmas, Andrea!
Posted by: Leah C | December 18, 2010 at 12:31 PM
just beautiful. Almost all of England are snowed in right now. We're not quite snowed in and plan to go out today, but we still have quite a bit of snow too :o)
have yourself a merry little Christmas xx
Posted by: sadie | December 19, 2010 at 02:26 AM
I love your pretty pastel Christmas decor, and that eggnog mug is adorable. Have a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | December 19, 2010 at 07:04 AM
sounds like you are savoring ... and that's a wonderful thing to do.
warmest wishes for a cozy, happy and healthy holiday from my cottage to yours ~
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | December 19, 2010 at 09:00 PM
You make everything so vintage pretty Andrea!! Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | December 20, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Merry Christmas Andrea
Hmmm … school closed, Rudolph on , plus a wonderful new blanket of snow… who could as for anything more!!! Sounds perfect to me.
And speaking of perfect... I made your Italian wedding cookies this past weekend with the pretty pink frosting. Oh my goodness are they ever so melt in your mouth yummy!!!
Thanks kindly for sharing the recipe!!!!
Tricia K.
Posted by: Tricia k. Johnson | December 20, 2010 at 01:04 PM
Your tree is so pretty. It is reminiscent of my grandma's silvery tree, which is the highest of praise! I really like the idea of extra trees being small -- so much easier to find a place for them!
Merry Christmas,
~Marilee
Posted by: Rose Brier Studio | December 21, 2010 at 11:37 PM