A Little Christmas Spirit + Day 15 Of Thanks

Normally I try to avoid the fast pace of the holiday season by enjoying Thanksgiving and then at the beginning of December I start thinking about Christmas. This year, however, is different. I am getting into the Christmas spirit rather early. Maybe it has something to do with all of the beautiful homes decorated for Christmas on Pinterest. The photo on the left is my favorite, and I am going to try and mimic some of the decor in my own home this year. Isn't it beautiful? This makes me want to get the tree and decorations down from the attic and start getting the house all decked out for the holidays today. My husband and I also became proactive about our Christmas shopping and already starting buying our gifts instead of waiting until the last minute like we usually do. Holiday stress of last minute shopping can definitely hinder ones spirit.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacations is my favorite holiday movie and I was lucky enough to find it at Target last week. Watching that movie while we put up our Christmas tree was a tradition in our house, so I cant wait to continue that with my children this year. Starbucks is already serving their coffee in their signature red cups. Another sign it is right around the corner. Potterybarn was having a sale on stockings with free shipping and free monogramming. I could not pass that up so I bought four of them for the kids. I found a few additions to add to our ornament collection, and I bought a new wreath for the front door.

There is just something about Christmas that is truly magical. It
brings out the generosity of the human spirit in us all.

Day 15

I am thankful for everything God has given our family. We are truly blessed this year. Someone has definitely been
watching over us.




Photos from Pinterest