This year we are in a new home. It’s our first Christmas in Louisiana. It took us a while to figure out where the tree should go but we found a good spot. We’re still figuring out the stocking situation (in other words, I don’t have enough stocking holders) but the mantle looks pretty good adorned with some sparkly pretties.
It’s also our first Christmas as a family of FIVE! And, one of the new ornaments on the tree (my favorite decoration for the season) is a darling “First Christmas” ornament made by Tim’s Aunt Diane for Baby K. We also added a Fleur de Lis ornament that I acquired after “stealing” it from another mom during our Moms Club ornament exchange (what? I needed it for our 1st Christmas here as it’s a VERY popular symbol here in Cajun country).
To me Christmas is also about Santas (I collect them), the children (I mean c’mon their eyes as they are opening presents, there’s really nothing like it!) and of course, the birth of our Lord. I’ve been praying with the boys that we remember, amongst all the hustle and bustle, what this season is REALLY all about…
We also have a new visitor this season, “Elfie!” He’s our version of the Elf on the Shelf and does a great job of watching over the boys and letting Santa know how “good” they are behaving.
And of course in our house the Christmas season must include tasty snacks and some sweets. We have yet to make our traditional sugar cookies but the “puppy chow” is already being consumed. Please, grab a handful on your way out. That is if there is any left when you get here…
Welcome! And a Merry Christmas from our home to yours…
Link up with the Christmas Tour of Homes at thenester.com
oh my goodness! that first pic is just tooooo cute with that little guy peeking out the window!!
I love the ceramic tree with lights! My grandma used to have one and every time I see one it reminds me of her! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Very pretty!!!
Oh that first one is priceless. G was welcoming us in
Damn that puppy chow is good. Addictive even!
Beautiful pictures! I love this time of year, so much! My favourite picture is of course the last one, of your 3 beautiful children!
Those photos are amazing! You look like you’re all set
We just got our tree up yesterday.
Hi Elaine
You saved the most gorgeous photo till last – what a delightful photo of your three precious children.
I like the idea of Elfie. Your house has such wonderful festive touches.
Baby K is beautiful and that it such a sweet photo of her looking up at the sunflower.
Oh my gosh, you had me hooked with that first photo of your son looking out the window!
beautiful pics…love the decorations..such a pretty time of year
Your house is so beautifully decorated. And that photo of the three kids is awesome!
Such adorable children in the photo!
Congrats on your first Christmas in Lafayette – that is a beautiful part of Louisianna.
Will check out the puppy chow recipe – looks good.
Your home is just beautiful! May many wonderful Christmas memories be made within its walls.
Our home is having an old fashioned handmade Christmas this year. I hope you will stop by.
Your home is beautifuL! Love everything, great job decorating! you have a beautiful family! Merry Christmas!
Hi Elaine, Thanks for showing all your wonderful decorations and for visitin me too!! I really like the “Elfie” idea, wish I had had that when my boys were young. Our youngest son, DIL and granddaughter just moved to LA also in September, so I know how you are feeling! They are going through all the same adjustments but people have really been kind and friendly and that helps so much. Soon you will feel like you are “home” too. There is no substitute for time, it seems, but you will get there. These days, young families just have to go where the jobs are. Our son is in Monroe and they are doing fine. Have a wonderful Christmas!! Linda
Oh so beautiful! Especially your crew…how cute are they? Looks like you’ve got it all together Mommy — so proud of you — just perfect
Beautiful! The decorations AND the kids!!! xo
Beautiful little ones! Your decorations are lovely and I especially like the star. Thanks for visiting and for your kind comments. Merry Christmas
can I move in and enjoy all that Christmas cheer with you? Looks SO very festive and homey. Love the first photo of G welcoming us in. :o) I’d say LA is becoming home!
Lovely. While I know a star is a universal Christmas decoration, yours reminds me of Texas for some reason.
Love that picture of G looking through the window!
Your tree is stunning. Lovey family. Thanks for the tour.
xo,
cristin
It looks beautiful, lady!
That peeking through the door picture is AMAZING!
Everything is just gorgeous! I particularly love the photo of the star. Merry Christmas!
You always have the most amazing photos.
And we have a puppy chow problem at our house. Well, maybe it’s mostly MY problem, but….
Oh my goodness that glass tree on the table just brought back flashbacks from my childhood. My mom always had that out each and every year. Now that she has 7 grandkids under the age of 6 it for some reason doesn’t come out anymore. This I just realized when I saw yours, lol.
Your home is beautiful! Full of the Christmas spirit!! Such a beautiful family you have… adorable pictures!
I love that first picture!!! Your home is beautiful and I enjoyed the tour! Thanks for stopping by Inmates. Oh, and I love the rounded edges in your pictures, too!!!
Merry Christmas,
Julie
Your holiday decorations are so pretty. I bet Christmas morning at your house is FUN! I do remember those eyes you talk about at Christmas time. My girls are older now, but their eyes still sparkle at Christmas!
Your family is adorable.
Have a blessed merry Christmas.
Rhonda
What beautiful decorations and your family is just adorable! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comments! I hope your first Christmas in Cajun Country is a Merry one!
Merry Christmas! So fun to discover so many wonderful blog through the tour!
I just love that last picture of your 3 beautiful children! Have a very Merry Christmas! Much love to you all. Ann
I love the photo with G looking out the window!
The Christmas tree and ornaments look lovely! Very festive.
The Christmas tree and ornaments look lovely! Very festive.
I love this post! Everything is beautiful. I may have to do a similar post sharing my Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas!
Your holiday decorations are so pretty
Work from home India
Beautiful decorations and children. Thanks for sharing!
Whenever we move, I never really feel like it’s our home until we decorate for the holidays
Such a precious photo of looking out the window, and a handsome shot of the three kiddies together! Enjoy this year’s festivities and making the new house your home.
Your front door looks awesome! I also love your Elf on a shelf! I am going to have to get one of those!
Your house looks lovely!
What a gorgeous tree! Love the home tour and thanks for stopping by my blog too. Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas!
Your kids are too cute for words! Also, I LOVE the decorations. We always go out of town for the holidays so I never decorate, but now that I’m a mom I’m looking forward to creating new traditions.
Such a big Christmas…new home, new baby girl…what blessings.
LOVE the Fleur de Lis ornament! Such a classic symbol! And the tall shiny trees-very cool!
Merry Christmas Elaine!
Very festive. I think your tree looks beautiful. What a wonderful Christmas you are going to have this year with all your little lovies.
What beautiful shots! Your tree is gorgeous! WOW!
And YEAH for the family of five!
Your children are adorable!
Thanks for showing us around. Come by and visit me anytime. Merry Christmas!
I love that so many people have an elf! I think I will have to get myself one! Thanks for showing us around! I am stopping in from Nester’s place. To see my tour click on the ‘Christmas 2009’ tag on the left sidebar of my blog.