Have yourselves a….

Merry Little Christmas!

Rejoice and be glad in ALL that He has done for you…

  This season is a beautiful one!

December Highlights….

First off…

 Y'all we went to DISNEY WORLD! 

 I have so much to tell ya about but no time tonight.  

Soon- I pinky promise!!

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We saw Santa…

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We had class parties at school…

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And tonight… I'm hosting BUNCO here!  December seemed the best month for me to host- in JULY sitting by the pool relaxing…. with my sweet neighbors...  watching our kiddos… with no earthly thought of the craziness that December brings. 

 But- I do so love a party! So I'm rolling up my sleeves and making a cheese ball- literally!

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I have a menu {thanks to sweet Cooner} and it's gonna be YUMMY!!

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True to Ashly-fashion.
I have been in the yard- cutting my poor trees…
I felt like we needed a tad more decor-
heaven help me!

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Gotta run and put on my
 "ugly Christmas sweater".  

I'm hoping I win the prize tonight- wish me luck :) 

{2013 Christmas tour..}

Welcome!  I am finally {can I get an Amen} embracing less is more.  And I LOVE it!  Christmas is less about your tree and more about your heart… After 30+ years.. I'm finally starting to get it.  I hope you enjoy!

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We made pine cone topiaries this year.

  Totally free & lovely at this same time.

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I love all things feathery and bird and antler…

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 So we added some of everything!

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Myrtle got a wreath around her neck.

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I reused the burlap wreath from last year.  

1 year later… and I still like her :)

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David got a scarf!

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I'm making these ruffled trees for the teacher's luncheon.

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And these music note ones…

 I ruffled plain old wrapping paper.  

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The dining room got some greenery from the yard :)


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The living room got a quick furniture switch to make way for her Highness!

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The tree…

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In all her burlap, antler, feather glory!

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I'm keeping things simple under the tree too.. recycled market bags and maps.

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slight touches here..

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And there.

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A-man's little snowman from Pre-K remains a staple for me at Christmas!

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His tree had a "hunting theme" per his request.  And he wanted "colored lights please Ma'am".  

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Prissy's tree is the reason why you should ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER.  It's because of Cooner that I could produce colored lights and "purple bulbs this year please Momma!"  Cooner is a bit of a hoarder and tends to rub off on me when it comes to Christmas decor… Heaven help the attic!

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Her room is ALL things Olaf!  We all adore the movie.

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And it wouldn't be Harris House without some lego representation.

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 A-man built this for me.

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I didn't add a thing to the kitchen {don't faint}.

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But… Mr Grumpy gills got a scarf :)

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My Grandpa Hord's stamp holder still holds my Christmas cards.
  {It's one of my favorite Christmas traditions.}

A simple greenery garland was added to the chandy over the breakfast nook.

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The master I kept very simple.  But added some of our favorite Christmas reads at the foot of the bed.

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With some deer..

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and some boxwood.

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My powder room got a Santa.

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The workroom got a chalkboard makeover..

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Although I am no professional…
I love wall art and carol lyrics- so humor me :)

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Merry Christmas!!

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I'm linking up here and here

2013 Christmas card… HELP!

My precious very VERY talented sweet beautiful friend Jodi took our family pics again this year…  And I gotta get our Christmas cards ordered…  HELP me people.

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{Prissy's vote}

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{A-man's vote}

 if you don't help me… you may be receiving this one :)