Christmas Present Crafting

Last night Andrew and I got into

the Christmas spirit!!

While Kev was out Christmas shopping

we cranked Christmas music on Pandora and

 gathered all kind of  craft supplies and got busy!

There is something about craft supplies that make

me giddy....all the colors and the endless possibilities!!

I am the same way about new school supplies..

YES, I  am a total nerd but I am o.k. with that!!

I got everything all set up and Andrew was ready to go!

He hardly needed any direction and he did a nice job!! 

I like when HE makes presents for people.

Homemade stuff is so heartfelt.

I bought him Elmer's Glue Glitter Sticks and he

was in heaven!!  He added glittery dots to each ornament he

painted....and they really turned out cute!

He doesn't go far without Super Mario these days!

At this point he heard Jingle Bell Rock on the radio and

said, "let't take a break mom and dance!"

And the dancing began.....notice he has Super Mario!!

 He was singing at the top of his lungs and just having a great time. 

I even got in on the action but there are no pictures for evidence!!!!!

I think he danced around to about 3 songs and then I told

him he should take a break.

He was so happy and I am glad we had

an evening to be dorks together!!

I love being a mom and I love moments like these.

Happy Wednesday!!

Stephanie ;)

Christmas Around Our House

Just thought I would share a few

pictures around our house

all ready for Christmas.

I kept it simple this year and

didn't even take out half

of my Christmas decor...it is

less that I will have to pack back

up in a few short weeks!

Come on in!!

Our outside entrance.

This is our entry inside the mudroom.

Thought the mudroom should have

a little tree too!

Our dining room....

this is honestly were the most Christmas

decorations are...besides the living room.

Just simple this year with touches of 

Christmas spread around.

I absolutely LOVE this wreath..

it makes me smile!

---LOVE LOVE LOVE---

Our Christmas Tree!!

Gotta get wrapping presents!

The only presents under the tree right now

are the one's Andrew bought at his

school Santa shop.

We get a real tree every year..

our favorite type is Frasier Fur!

  I love having a real tree in the house and

don't think we will ever get a fake tree.

http://www.americanheritageusa.com

 

We always have a basket of Christmas books nearby.

Andrew picks a few each night and we read them to 

him before bed.

My mantle is lacking this year....I wanted to hang a garland

but they all sold at my last craft show and I don't have it in me

to make another.  I did however make some more yarn wrapped

Christmas trees.  I am afraid to put my Book Page Christmas

trees up there since we make a fire just about every 

single night after work.

Yarn Wrapped Christmas Trees!!

Our lantern filled with sparkly goodness!!
Well there you have it lovelies...thanks for stopping by!!!

Before you go check this cute print out--

 http://witandwhistle.com

I couldn't pass up this cute owl print wishing

everyone a Happy Hooolidays!!!!

What does your house look like for Christmas!!?

Stephanie ;)

Country Lights 2012

My good friend always gets us tickets

to take Andrew to a local event, Country Lights.

You can't beat it and I am so appreciative that

she orders tickets for us each year---thanks Amy!

This is a great event in our area the kids get to visit with

 Santa, visit his Toy Shop and construct a toy of their choice 

with the help of an elf, and finally go on

a ride around the farm parks to see all the lights!

It was a really nice but to be honest a little

bit of snow would have been nice to add

to the holiday cheer!

Heading in for all the Christmas festivities.

Quick picture with my peanut!

Our first stop was to see Santa!

My favorite two guys waiting to get into
Santa's Toy Shop!!

Andrew choose to make a train this year.

He loves to build things so this is right

up his alley!

Checking out his work!!

He makes me nervous when he has a hammer!!

Even the Snow Monster is here looking

in at all the action!!

This year Andrew worked hard at the painting station.

In the past it was a 1-2-3 job.

This year he took his time.

Check out the flag on his train..he asked

the elf helping him if he could add a flag!

The farm park has characters scattered all around

so we thought it was a great chance for a few more

photos!!

Andrew and I and the whole Rudolph bunch!!


Christmas Eve is only a week away!!!
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season
with your loved ones and making new memories too!!

Stephanie

A Very JAMMED Pack Weekend Recap!

This weekend went by in a blink of an eye.

We had a good weekend filled with

lots of fun family holiday cheer!!

First, Andrew lost his first tooth!!

It was very exciting for him...

so when he was peacefully sleeping 

Kev and I got to work spreading 

Tooth Fairy cheer!! 

What do you give for fallen out teeth?

We stuck with the tradition of cash....$2.41.

Odd number right!? 

It is what my hubby went with!

My idea to sprinkle is bedroom 

floor with glitter!! 

He loved it and we told

him it must have been 

Tooth Fairy dust!

 Eddie continues to POP up in unexpected

places and is even leaving notes behind

once in awhile.

This week Kev and I successfully opened an Etsy Shop!

Stop by and check it out....maybe you will find something

you cannot live without!!!

More products will be listed as I refill my inventory.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HOMESPUNbyStephanie

I finally got around to writing out a few Christmas cards...'

now I need to get them mailed..baby steps!! 

Saturday morning....my #1 guy made us a toasty

fire and we were all nestled in watching 

morning cartoons!! 

Gotta love a man in sweats and 

work boots at 7:30 am!!!

This young man got a haircut....he needed it badly.

Andrew has been in a drawing phase we 

have pictures all over our house and they

just melt my heart to see how his

imagination runs wild when he is drawing!

Saturday night we headed to our good friends house for

a Kids Christmas Party!! 

The kids had a blast and it was nice getting together and seeing everyone.

All the kids got to make their very own gingerbread

house....they came out super cute! 

I think Andrew may have eaten more candy then he put on his house...

and here is packing up some candy to take home!

Sunday morning=We were LAZY!!

Lots of strong coffee was consumed by myself!!

I started getting all my hoop art material ready and

I am going to start making my hoop art wall this week!

More to come on that!

I found Andrew creating again!!!

This time he cut out Mario pictures and 

glued them down into one of his notebooks.

I love that he has a creative side.

As I was straightening up my desk this afternoon I spotted 

this Amazon gift card.  I think tonight I am going 

to spend this baby and maybe just on myself!

Tonight we took Andrew to Country Lights.
We go every year with our friends and
it is a nice night for the kids.

Andrew told Santa he wants a toy train that goes around 
the bottom of the Christmas tree.
He has wanted one of these for awhile and I guess 
maybe now is the time to get one?

Maybe one more thing....I thought I was done!!!!
We shall see!!?

How was your weekend!?

Stephanie