Let the celebrating begin!

alllllll right, first and foremost I know you are all waiting with baited breath to see if you won ONE of my giveaways AND  I'm really having TWO giveaways...
drum roll please
for the first  giveaway of the ornament:
Generator Min:  
Max: 10  
Result: 6 
which is CHERIE of  Bakow Babble  clap clap yea!!!
she writes a GREAT blog,  and this post from a couple of days ago had me in tears.
http://bakowbabble.blogspot.com/2010/12/tradition.html
you've got to go read it!

and now for the necklace:
Generator Min:  
Max: 10  
Result: 8
Which is Debbie Jean of  Mama Bear's thoughts here  and she always has the cutest stories and tales and laughs to cheer you. Go visit to return the favor!

So... Let the Christmas celebration begin.... parties, and giving to others and remembering the reason for the season, our dear elder brother Jesus Christ.  Let's follow His example and share what we have with others.  "because I have been given much , I too must give"

Last night was our church women's group dinner and I was in charge of decorations.  It was a simple night with a simple dinner so I think it turned out rather elegant!

 

 and last but not least I have to add an updated picture of little (and growing) now 10 month old Carson.

 

 yep pretty hard not being around him..and not being able to pinch those chubby cheeks!!!