Monday, December 22, 2008

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!


Let it snow! Katie decided to adorn our mailbox with a tiny snowman.


Mariah built a snow bear in the back yard.


And after they got too cold, they watched it come down some more.



And, it wouldn't be Christmas without The Nutcracker! Here's Katie and some of her other ballerina friends from the show. Katie, Clara, and the Sugarplum Fairy.



Kitties love Christmas, and Rillian is no exception. The tree is his favorite. Soon we'll have the train up and he loves that, too. It's fun to tackle!


Here he is trying to make some Christmas music, but he can't get any sound out of this horn. Maybe in 2009 he'll learn to turn on the stereo--it's easier. Isn't my Christmas tree skirt beautiful? I made it a few years ago, and I still love it!



Here's the lobby of the downtown Hilton, where Doug's company Christmas party was held. Wow! Talk about a shindig. The whole night was incredible, beautiful, and magical.

26 comments:

Celebration of Life said...

Beautiful post, Lynetta. Your girls are getting so grownup and mature! I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Love,
Aunt Jo

A.Bananna said...

OH! how cute!! I love the dance picture!!!

are you homeschooling again this year?? (i think i forgot if you were or not!)

I love you all!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Lynetta said...

Thanks, JoJo! Love you bunches too and hope you have a Merry Christmas!

AJ, yes we're homeschooling again (still?) and it's going pretty well. We are definitely enjoying Christmas break, though! Love you! Merry Christmas!

Ellie Creek Ellis said...

I'M SO GLAD YOU GOT SNOW for Christmas! That's really cool! And seeing your girls play in it is so cute!.. The ballerinas are gorgeous and your tt is naughty! lol

mat and nicole said...

Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas! Great pictures!

Velvet Ginger said...

Katie really looks cute in teh ballerina costume, I bet she did a great job. Mariah is as beautiful and creative as ever!
You guys sure got some snow!
MERRY CHRISTMAS MY DEETA...LOVE YOU!!!!

A.Bananna said...

How was your christmas?? Good here!! We love you!!

Velvet Ginger said...

I hope you all had a great christmas!
Rillian is sure cute, I forgot to say that in the last comment I posted. Does he still have his pretty nails? lol

mat and nicole said...

Hope you had a good Christmas!

A.Bananna said...

hey....I am a blonde! that is your sister nicole! LOL. wow! I am a smart one! LOL.

I am excited to read that book! :) I love it when you send them!! Love you!

Ellie Creek Ellis said...

Has your snow melted yet???

Tammy Bowers said...

So, you get hot summers and snow in the winter? Wow, that is my kind of state. Who knew Nashville had awesome weather like that? Please tell me you get a lot of rain too. If the answer is no, then I am super jealous.

Velvet Ginger said...

Happy New year My Deeta...a little naughty is fun once in awhile..kids need to let their hair down too sometimes!!!

Ellie Creek Ellis said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR my deeta! Loves to you and your family!

Celebration of Life said...

Happy New Year to you and your family!

I see on Ms Creek's blog you said your New Year's Resolution is to quit procrastinating. May I suggest you start by writing a new post? LOL

Love you all, dearly!
Aunt Jo

A.Bananna said...

Good morning!! I came to say hello and that we love you! hope all is well...you must be a busy little woman!!LOL.

Have a great day!!

Velvet Ginger said...

Are you guys having a Happy New Year? What are you guys up to? Love you!

Celebration of Life said...

Okay, it's time to act on that New Year's resolution and quit procrastinating and write a new post.... time, time, time! LOL

Love you!
Jo

Ellie Creek Ellis said...

la la la...time to change your blog, deeta! i keep popping in to see if there's something different and i keep seeing those darling girls in the snow! lol

how was your new years?

mat and nicole said...

Thank you so much for the Christmas gifts! That sweater is so adorable!

Celebration of Life said...

hmmmm....still waiting on that time, time, time to change your blog thing.... :^)

Velvet Ginger said...

You must be busy "orginizing your whole house" like you said you would do in the new year! lol
Thanks for taking the time to stop to see me...love you!

lolly said...

your girls are beautiful! love you!

Velvet Ginger said...

Saying HI again, stopping it to everyone that visited me! lol

Celebration of Life said...

Thanks for stopping by this morning and leaving a comment. I love you all dearly!
Aunt Jo

Velvet Ginger said...

I love you too & I just wanted to remind you that it will be Valentine's Day soon! lol
(christmas is over my deeta!)