Holidays at the Homestead

Which is what I’m calling this Hallmark movie, I mean, post.

Doesn’t it sound so romantic?

And not like there’s been rain, rain, sickness, rain, crying and broken ornamnets?

See?

I am a great marketer.

There’s an excessive amount of pictures, cuz {don’t tell my grandma I use that word, or still have terrible posture}I don’t know if you heard…

BUT I GOT A NEW CAMERA!!!

So…

I’ve been trying it out.

I naively thought I’d pick up the in’s and out’s faster since, generally speaking, I know how cameras and the various buttons work,

however, that has not been the case.

I’m trying to not get discouraged or feel like I’ve blown my hard saved money.

{Generally one would say ‘earned’ in this situtation, but apparently Bryce earns the money in the household and is therefore loved more, according to Meg…losing my ever-living mind.}

 

I know hot chocolate trays are very kitsche but I’m so glad we did one this year, it has been simple and super fun.

Colorful IKEA straws and deer certainly don’t hinder the cause.

Sometimes I feel like I go a bit overboard with the decorating, but I heard Elizabeth tell her teacher that our house looks magical at Christmas time, so….it’s worth it.

Even if I never convince Bryce that a third tree is a necessity.

 

 

 

 

OK, guys, that tree, the one in the next photo, is seriously leaning.

I’m getting our nine year old’s eyes checked.

You know, the one who was consulting while Bryce was holding it steady, and I was securing it with screws.

This tree is a lot of things, straight is not one of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katie