The Boss..

The Finished Product..


My beautiful sister and I always help decorate the my parents house for Christmas...this year is nothing short of perfection. Adrienne definitely takes after my Dad with her eye for decorating and putting things together, that an ordinary person would not see (like myself). I basically stand around and take orders from her and MY MOTHER! Terri, my mom, thinks she is still at work (she manages an Endocrine and Diabetes office) when she gets home and continues to boss Adrienne and I around. HA! As if a does not get enough when she is at work with my mom. For some reason we take it every time! :) Perfect example is this picture below...





She was getting snappy at this point...but I just LOVE this woman so much. She is the rock of our family and no matter how many orders she barks at me..I can't get enough of her sometimes. On top of being bossy, she has this obsession for SHOPPING! She has more STUFF than anyone else I know. She buys new holiday themed things every year and wonders where it comes from, she just flat out wears us out! :) hahahah..But I would not trade her for anything in the world. Decorating around the holidays is just tons of fun and we enjoy spending time with our parents and immediate family. We have been through so much the past year, this Christmas will be tough, but none the less, we will all make the best of it. Those who are missing from the celebration..we hope will find their way back home and see how important family is after all.

I count my blessing everyday that God has placed such wonderful people in my life. I am so undeserving of all that he has given to me and I can only hope that I live my life everyday in the way that makes him joyful! After all..is that not what this time of year is about, HIM? So many people take for granted or get lost in what CHRISTmas is all about..if only they could slow down and see what is truly important this time of year.

Here are a few more photos of decorating, CHRISTIAN style..makes me kinda sad that this will be my last Christmas in my parents house..oh, but don't get me wrong I will still be out decorating every year..fo sho ;)

Christmas Decorations..that half were not used. :)

The Mantle..My Favorite