Deck the halls

It seems like it takes me forever to get all of my Christmas decorations up. I haven't figured out if I am just really slow, or if I have too much stuff!! All of the work seems worth it when night time comes and on go the Christmas lights! This year I am calling the lights Christmas magic and make the girls come in and see the magic every time I turn on the lights. I love seeing all of my friends blogs of Christmas decor and thought I'd show you my favorites.

This is the view walking down my hall and seeing 2 different rooms - I love all the lights!

I think this is my favorite! I love the light inside and then the lights outside coming through. I kept the lights on my trees outside on all year - it made it easier at Christmas and lighted the path for Larisa to catch the bus. With all of the snow - there are no lights on the house this year, so I am glad I left them on the trees!

Chris bought me this tree the first year we were married. I still love it and it holds all of out keepsake ornaments! I can't believe that I have put it up for 21 years now! I finally had to replace the lights last year.

Some times it's the little things that make us happy! I love these place mats! I purchased them at the dollar store and they just make me happy!
Come on over and sit by the fire! Last year I put battery operated lights on my garland and there were only 10 lights. This year I put a whole strand of lights and I just love it!
I just love Christmas!