More like HOME!

Now our home feels like HOME. Eric hung a few of my favorite pictures/decorations the other night. What a difference it makes to have "your" things on the wall. I love it!

This is my favorite picture we own. Actually it is a painting...hand painted. It was my Christmas present two years ago...and I still love to look at it every time I walk through the room. I love the colors..especially the bright umbrella. This painting will always remind me of our years here in the bay area.

I love Stars!!! I will leave it to that.

I found this at Walmart a year ago and couldn't resist. Only $28 for a Canvas print. It is colorful...it looks great in the kitchen!

I love this clock! Another great deal at Walmart.

Our Thanksgiving was small...just the four of us. I am use to a big family feast...well we didn't have that. I must admit...I was a little home sick yesterday. Next year..I am not cooking. Mark my words..I am not. It isn't worth all the time and effort for four people. Really only two. Brooklyn only ate lettuce and Easton had some "chicken" really turkey of course. Eric doesn't like yams or stuffing. So to say the least...we have A LOT of leftovers. I bought a frozen pumpkin pie and it was GROSS! I am so use to my moms homemade wonderful, yummy, delicious pies...this one was far from it. I had one bite and that was it. Easton didn't like it either, he said.."Mom... I don't like pumpkin pie..take it away." So much for a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast. Oh well, I should have taken Eric advice three weeks ago...Pizza! At least we would have ALL enjoyed that.

The total day wasn't a loss...the kids got into the Christmas decorations and started to decorate themselves. They loved pulling out all the bulbs, Santa's, snowman, and of course the LIGHTS. They were so excited...Eric and I just laughed at how excited they got. Especially Easton. He kept saying that they were so "pretty" or "beautiful," So even though I hadn't planned on putting decorations up..we did it. My favorite was the mantel. I love hanging the stockings on the fireplace. Our tree is just a little 6.5 foot..but the kids had a great time decorating it. So my part is done now...NOW it's Eric turn to put the lights on the outside of the house.

I really enjoy turning on Christmas lights. It sure sets the mood! Now I feel like listening to Christmas Music! Happy Holidays!!!!