A bit of my favorites from this week...

Thanksgiving this year was spent at home. It was warm outside or at least warm enough to call it fall and not winter, the sun was out and we had plenty of time to just enjoy each other.

We baked, watched movies together and did some projects that we had been waiting to do (the trash men got a huge surprise when they pulled up to our house), cleaning out the walk-in attic was my favorite. After living here for 10+ years we have accumulated some junk!

So, here are some pictures from this week...

THANKSGIVING DAY!...The turkey just came out and Dave's preparing it for dinner

YUM! This is one of my favorite meals all year. Turkey, stuffing, Dave's famous mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole with a crouisant, of course!

See, I told you the sun was out alot - our dog Missi was getting a suntan.

The Weirich's can't eat turkey for weeks so the next day we had homemade pizza made by our very own Chef's. It's the best!

SOME OF MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS...

If I remember correctly, this was given to Dave and I as a wedding gift 20 years ago by my Aunt Sandy and Uncle Jim. This has become one of Josh's favorite things to do while decorating is arrange all the animals and wisemen.

A picture never does a tree justice....it's so pretty in real life. We got a real tree this year since we're not traveling to Ohio. I love the smell of a real tree and the unique character that each one has.

I love the sound of Josh's train that he puts under the tree. It plays Jingle Bells.

This is one of the ornaments on our tree that Aunt JuJu (my sister) hand painted! These are real special to me. They will be on my tree for forever!

Here's another that Aunt Juju painted! Aren't they great!? I am amazed each year as I unwrap them to hang them - the talent - I can't draw a stick person!

This is another of Jude's painted ornaments. I love the wink on this snowman

My cousin Toody gave this to Dave and I for a wedding gift and we hang it every year.

Then, when Heather was born she gave this to Heather. I will give it to Heather when she has her own tree one day.

Grandma Noanie's Hand-me-downs....

The following pictures are things that my mom has given me this year. They are downsizing since they spend the winters in Florida now and so she doesn't have the space to decorate or store the decorations throughout the year.

Josh and Missi jumped into this picture... this decoration moves and lights up.

Aren't these cute!? These are in my office on my bookshelf - I think they are adorable!

Last but not least, Santa and Mrs. Claus all snug in a chair.

Christmas will be here before we know it....enjoy this season and celebrate the season!