It's That Time Of Year

 Last weekend the Christmas boxes came down from the attic and decorating began.  My husband is responsible for the outside while I tackle all the inside.  I like to keep things simple and memorable.  

Our tree, which displays a few ornaments from me and Rob's childhood, our kids' first Christmas, their homemade ornaments and ornaments we've collected each year along with some that have been gifted to us.  My decorating skills aren't as fancy as many trees I've seen from others but it displays our family and all we've collected for our artificial pre-lit tree.  Keeping it simple is my joy.  

Our stockings are hung by Santa and snowman holders my mother gave me and I also displayed the angel and nativity scenes my mother-in-law gave us.  

And here's another nativity scene also from my mother-in-law.  I'm not sure Jesus, Mary and Joseph were originally dressed in gold trim but it's pretty.  

And a candle I was only able to enjoy when my son isn't home since the scents trigger his migraines.  

I have so much more decor but it's all piled on my coffee table for now while I figure out where to put everything.  I better hurry because before I know it it'll be time to put it all away again.