Christmas Explosion

   

We were very late getting our decorations up this year, and since I  finally got caught  up with my work-stuff, I promised Max a "Christmas Explosion" this week, full of decorating, baking, shopping and all sorts of festive excitement.  And it started out on the right track, until Max was blindsided by an "explosion" of a different sort, as in a yucky stomach virus.  It struck the morning of his Preschool Christmas recital, of course, and long story short- he did NOT yack in the middle of the show.  Thank goodness, poor little guy!  He did however, puke all over the back of my mom's car on the way home, and then in various places around the house for the rest of the day.  Truly a pitiful site, he was convinced that Christmas was ruined and he laid like a slug on the  couch all day.  Mike says it's a case of Christmas Fever, an ailment he came down with the week before Christmas, every year from age 5 to 14.  So, we've got that to look forward too, eh?  The kid seems to be doing better today, he's keeping his goldfish crackers down so far.

 

I like the night-time pictures better.  My mom bought the mica houses for me for my birthday.  They are big and I love how they look on the  mantle, eventhough I had planned to put them under the tree.  She found  them at TJMax, of all places, and I think they were only $7 a piece!   She also made that silver wreath, too.  It's the perfect spot for it, I think.  I made the stockings several years ago from an old, tattered quilt my Great Grandmother made. 

 

I love our crooked, skinny tree!  Mike says I don't put enough lights on it, but I don't like to overdo it.  Plus, the thrifting was good this year, so our tree is almost entirely vintage ornaments.  Max has a smaller, fake tree in his room with colored lights and all of the crazy, kid ornaments.  He loves having his own tree.

I think I'll go check on the kiddo, and maybe make some cookies.  I hope everyone has a calm, peaceful weekend before Christmas!  (That's what I'm shooting for.)

Comments

[Marilyn]

Sorry to hear about the lil' guy. I hope he feels better soon.

See I like to go OVERBOARD with my tree and cram as much crap on it as possible. I'm crazy that way. Your setup is very nice tho. :)

[Marilyn]

Sorry to hear about the lil' guy. I hope he feels better soon.

See I like to go OVERBOARD with my tree and cram as much crap on it as possible. I'm crazy that way. Your setup is very nice tho. :)

[Sarah]

It's beautiful. I love the quilt under the tree.

[anja]

I love your stockings, I think it's so neat that they are made out of something old and special.

[Casey]

Aw... poor thing!! It always stinks to be a kid (or adult for that matter) and sick right before Christmas!! :p Hope he feels loads better soon!

And I love all your Christmas decorations!! Is that a quilt you're using for a tree skirt? Brilliant idea! I have a vintage quilt that I used growing up, so its quite threadbare in spots. But you're post had some great ideas for maybe using it creatively! :)

Have a Merry Christmas!!

[Top Bird]

Your Christmas tree looks beautiful with all its vintage decorations. I love how you've wrapped the quilt around the base of the tree. Genius! And your mantle is a magical winter wonderland masterpiece.

Hope your son is feeling a wee bit better soon.

[Sara]

I hope Max feels better soon, and that he doesn't "share" with anyone.
Your tree looks lovely! We have a skinny tree this year too. I've been waiting patiently(?) for my son to come home for Christmas. Tomorrow it gets decorated.
Merry Christmas to you & your family!

[Gabreial]

I feel for you with the little guy! I have a family of 4 with strep and horrible colds. I hope he feels better soon. I love those houses, they look so cute on your snow lit mantle!

[Cathy Scalise]

I just found your blog and just love your tree and your little guy. I hope he feels better soon.

I bought all those houses at HomeGoods too. I've got them all over the my living room. Stop by my blog when you have a moment and enjoy the Christmas decorations.

Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season and a very merry new year.

Cathy

[Cassie]

Oh - i love those houses. The lit snow is so beautiful.

[Felicia]

Merry Christmas :)

[suzi finer]

Happy Holidays to you!
Love.

[Kat]

Call me, if you can, Wednesday, or I can call you, so we can maybe set a date for an New England Excursion '08?

[jessi nagy]

have a very merry christmas!!
I love your villages!
sweet!
jessi nagy

[Renee Kyweriga]

Oh no I hope your little one was feeling better for Christmas. Merry Christmas!

[JoAnna]

Oh dear, that bug certainly is traveling around this year. Your mantel looks lovely and I especially like the quilt under your tree!

[Stephanie]

I hope Max felt better in time for Christmas! We passed a nasty flu around here last week as well! Not fun! Love the mantle and the quilt as a tree skirt!

[kay]

Happy Holidays.

[cathy]

Merry Christmas.

Wishing you and your family all the best this holiday season.

[cathy]

Happy Holidays.

[norththreads]

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I love your quilt under the tree & I MUST try that recipe it looks delish!!!
Ang

[mia]

happy holidays!!!

[mia]

Happy Holidays!!!

[mike]

Hope you had a blessed Christmas. Best wishes for the coming year!

[miki]

I hope you had a wonderful holiday!