Monday, November 24, 2014

Christmas Past.......

I know it's been a while since my last post but life has been pretty busy lately!  Kate and I have been getting ready for baby Sarah Kate's arrival, setting up her room, getting her room painted, rehabbing furniture, and making sure she has an adorable wardrobe ready  to wear once she decides to grace us with her presence!  Her due date is Saturday, 12-13-14!  Neither Kate nor I think she's going to wait till then, she's in position, and being ornery by giving Kate contractions on and off for the last couple of  weeks .  We think she's ready to make her big escape any day now!  The bad thing for me is that I've been in California for the last 2 weeks and have 11 days to go  before I get home.  Kate's doing everything she can to keep her from "falling out" as she calls it.   If she doesn't have her before I get back, she's going to be induced either on Fri the 5th or Monday the 8th.   I'm keeping my fingers crossed that that little bugger waits for me!
I've been in CA to help my sister who had left knee replacement surgery the week after I got here.  She had surgery last Tuesday and came home Friday.  She's doing amazing, all the medical personnel we've been dealing with since the surgery can't believe how well she's doing!  So well that her physical therapist gave her a gold star on her chart to show her 1st graders when she goes back to school in January. Before I left, I did manage to get my Fall and Halloween décor all packed up.  Christmas is going be a little simpler this year because I won't get home till Wed,12/3.
Since I won't have any Christmas up for a bit, I thought I'd post some photos from past Christmas's.
Be prepared, I might have got a "little" carried away!

Enjoy!


My favorite dump truck on it's way to the Christmas tree lot
to deliver it's load of vintage ornaments

 
 
 
This was made by the floral designer who had an amazing booth in our old store




This little moose was from the same floral guy,
he has a big brother who's hiding somewhere







These are some of the snowmen I make







One of my past Christmas mantles






Gingerbread couple lounging on  one of my vintage scales
while taking a break from baking

 
 
 
These are some of the mittens I make
(the mittens and the snowmen are the extent of my sewing abilities)!







Chris, Aaron and Kate's Christmas stockings

 
 

Another one of my Christmas mantles,
snow banner made by me


 
 
My sister sent me this moose with all our names on it one Christmas
 
 
 
 
I got these cute vintage Christmas cards from another dealer in 
our old store for $1.00 each and then framed them.
 
 
 
 
These are some of my favorite snow people
 
 
 
 
This Snowman and Santa were the first Christmas decorations
I bought for my first place back in 1971
 
 
 
 
 
 
One of my favorite nutcrackers, a $2.00 yard sale find
and a photo of my Arab gelding from back in the 80's
 
 
 
2 vintage snowman candles from the 80's
 
 
 
 
This is a framed Christmas bag from one of my favorite "junk"
dealer who had a booth in our old store
 

 
PS. Here's a recent photo of Kailyn, no longer a baby but at 2, a little girl!
 
  
Till next time......
Rebecca
 
This week I will be partying here:
 
Wednesday
 
Thursday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

8 comments:

Tina@WhatWeKeep said...

Kailyn is 2? Hard to believe! I'm so glad to see you post an update. You have(and still are) been a busy woman. Hoping that there is not a "falling out" until you get home. LOL
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope your sister's recovery is an easy one. Don't stay away so long next time, Rebecca...we do expect to see your new grandbaby girl when she flies the coop. ;) Miss you! xo, T.

ETT RÖTT MONOGRAM said...

That was a wonderful christmas post, i need inspiration.
Hugs to you
AnnaMaria

Laurel@ChippingwithCharm said...

How exciting!! Can't wait to hear the big baby news! A great Christmas gift for sure :)

Haddock said...

Like those red mittens.

Sarah Shumate said...

I just saw your comment on my blog and HAD to come by and make sure you knew I saw it! Congrats on becoming a grandmother x2! And I have to say, I'm very honored that I'll be sharing a name with this precious new addition to the family! I am sure she will live up to her name well - by now, I'm sure you know what the name Sarah actually means. :) This is very exciting news! How is Kailyn feeling about being a big sister? She has grown so much! So many great things happening for your family right now! I hope Kate can hold SK in long enough for you to get back in time for her arrival! :) xoxo

Anonymous said...

I always love your sweet and charming decor and know that this years will be just as wonderful! Has it happened yet??

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Sarah Shumate said...

That picture of Kailyn visiting Santa last year cracks me up! Why do all kids hate Santa when they're young? :)

Congratulations on Sarah Kate's arrival! I am looking forward to seeing more pictures - she's a beauty, just like her mom, grandma, and sister!