I haven’t been on the computer much at all the last several days. Here is a peek at what me and my little Christmas elves have been up to! The girls and I have had soooooooo much fun turning our home into a small winter wonderland! It smells like Christmas, it looks like Christmas and YES….it’s even starting to FEEL like Christmas as our temperatures have finally started to drop! We all had to wear coats to church this morning…a first since last year! YAY!!!!! I LOVE IT!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful time with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday! Don’t get so busy this Christmas season that you forget to take time to reflect on what it’s all about!!!! My mom gave me this statue over 11 years ago (pictured here) she painted of Santa bending down to worship the baby Jesus. It is very special to me because it pretty much sums up what this Holiday season is all about!!!! Look at the expression of love, respect, and gratitude in Santa’s face. It’s very humbling! And of course it’s special because it came from my mother! 
Thanks again Mom! And Merry Christmas everyone!!! (Click on the photos to view them larger and clearer!) 
November 27th, 2005
November 27th, 2005 at 6:24 pm
Tami Says:
Your house looks so festive. Awesome job hanging those outside lights by yourself. I can’t seem to push myself to want to decorate yet
Too bad you didn’t live closer, I’d pay you!!!!!
November 27th, 2005 at 6:32 pm
Meghan Says:
Your home is beautiful!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2005 at 8:51 pm
Terre Says:
Shanna,
Your house is beautiful, I started buying new stuff this weekend to make a new wreath and start to get things decorated. Happy Holidays.
Terre
November 28th, 2005 at 8:22 am
Erica Says:
Your house looks awesome Shanna, you and your elves did a great job! Your motivating me. I haven’t decorated yet at all. I am hoping to get it done this weekend when I am off work :). BTW..love the statues..it says it all!
November 28th, 2005 at 11:17 am
Erin Says:
Shanna, your house looks FANTASTIC!!!! WOW, very festive!!!! Isn’t Christmas the BEST time of the year!
November 28th, 2005 at 12:43 pm
ErinWillis Says:
I LOVE Boyd’s bears!! Your house looks so cute. Great job.
November 28th, 2005 at 3:39 pm
ali Says:
Looks awesome! I love it!
November 28th, 2005 at 5:48 pm
Administrator Says:
Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!! It was a lot of fun and a lot of work but very worth it!!!
November 28th, 2005 at 6:19 pm
Susan K. Says:
Shanna!! Long time no talk with!!! I found your blog because I posted recently on Kim Kesti’s blog - you posted as well. Small world - huh??!!
I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas - the cold weather this weekend in AZ sure put things in the mood though!! Glad I found you - miss talking coupons, scrapping and “schtuff”!!!
hugs - Susan
November 28th, 2005 at 10:18 pm
Maddy Says:
Looks great Shanna! I love all your cute touches. Although, I have to say I am not enjoying the cold weather. Bring back the 70’s!!
November 29th, 2005 at 12:39 am
Lisa Says:
I love it girlfriend!
November 29th, 2005 at 10:43 am
Becky Says:
Shanna, the hhouse looks FABULOUS!! It makes me want to get mine all done. Your pictures are great!