133: merry christmas

Since the season is in full swing, I'm going to disappear for a bit.  Hiding out with the family and just enjoying some relaxing time.

But I wanted to wish you all well and leave you with some holiday pix from my family.

 My mom and I took Aurora to NYC for the first time this year.  It was a totally magical day.  We had a carriage ride, saw the tree in Rockefeller Center, had "tea" at the Carlye (with the best hot cocoa ever), and shopped at American Girl and FAO Schwarz.  

 I can't even begin to describe how amazing it was to see it all through a 5-year-old's eyes.  She was so appreciative and excited.

We took the kids to see santa.  The actual pictures we bought were so green the kids looked like aliens!

 Aurora did a little dance dressed as a present.

 

And finally, my tree.  I mentioned before it would be a woodland theme.  

 It's just a small tree...about 4 feet.  I didn't get a chance to make all the ornaments I planned, but I think I'll do the same theme in a year or two and finish it then.  I wanted to make everything handmade, but the straw "star" and heart ornaments are from IKEA and I thought they fit nicely.  

 To carry the colors through I added some green and aqua beads to the basic red strands and painted some of the "berries" on the star.  Next time around I'll make a custom tree skirt.

We gathered all our little woodland friends around underneath it.  Very cute.

  

So everyone have a great new year and I'll talk to you soon...

JT

Comments

[Johanna]

Great ornaments! They are so sweet, it makes me want to make them as a plush toy :)
(and your kids are so cute!)
Merry Christmas! And a happy new year!

[Rafael's mum]

Lovely pics of the kids and the tree. Love your animals, plenty of time next year to make more!

Wishing you and your family a good festive season and a happy new year!

[Marianne]

Oh what a lovely Christmas memory. I love NYC at Christmastime! Those raccoon ornaments are too cute!

[Tabitha O.]

that is one of my youngest's dreams is to visit NY at Christmas...enjoy your family time they are so worth it! See you in the New Year!

Oh and LOVE the woodland tree, esp the fairy

[Doris]

Jess, your NYC pics are lovely! I'd like for someone to take me to NYC for tea and shopping one day... I'll have to put a bug in my sweetie's ear for next year!

And I adore your themed tree.

[Little Maverick]

Where did you get those little foxes!!! I MUST HAVE SOME!!!! Sorry, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE foxes, I can't help myself =)

[karen thauer]

Jess, loved reading your latest updates. Those owls are so cute. The kids look darling in their NYC pictures. So glad you could have such a fun day. Uncle Ed and I used to take the girls to Chicago everyear at Christmas. Good memories. I was kind of crafty this year. Ellie is getting an American Girl doll for christmas so I have been busy making them matching outfits. My favorite is a pink suede vest with shearling lining. So cute. Angel got them the matching boots. Can't wait to see you all next summer. I'm smitten with your little Aurora. Have a wonderful Christmas. Love, Aunt Karen

[Andréann]

Everything is so pretty!! What a lovely raccoon! hehe!
Your little girl is gorgeous!
The tree is perfect, too!

[Alicia]

I hope you have enjoyed your family time this all important Holiday Season! My Mom, Sister and I took my girls to the American Girl store in Chicago a couple Thanksgivings ago and had a wonderful time. Wonderful Memories!

Can't wait for your line of fabrics...how much longer?!!

[olivia]

I love that gnome!!!!!

[Term Papers]

Appreciated post. Everything is so pretty and adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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