Boomama's Christmas Tour of Homes

For those on the Welcome!

Let's move into the living room for a cozy chat and hot chocolate.

You noticed our little tree on the end table? I picked that up on clearance last year for $3. My intention was to use it in the living room for just our Jesse Tree ornaments this year.

We have a playroom in the basement so I had planned to put the big tree downstairs but having a newborn and minor surgery in October and December has caused me to scale back plans big time.

Plan B is working well though - a small tree decorated with only religious and Jesse Tree ornaments.

You might wonder about the candy cane as a religious ornament. In that case I'll just point you to The ADVENTure of Christmas by Lisa Whelchel. It's filled with ideas for Christmas activities with children.

If your are interested in the books on the table, I wrote a review last year of Lisa's book, The Twelve Teas of Christmas by Emilie Barnes and Christmas Carols for a Kid's Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada. I also have a review of a few children's Christmas books. I guess you could say we enjoy books around here.

How do you like my storage solution for our two kid-friendly Nativity Sets? I highly recommend the Little People set. My kids have played with them every day since we unpacked the boxes. The best part is that I don't have to worry about any pieces getting broken.

That can't be said of ceramic Nativity set sitting on top of the piano. My in-laws gave it to me after hauling it all the way from Thailand. This picture doesn't do justice to the beauty of the set. My favorite thing is that all the people have an Asian look to them. No Caucasians in this display.

Well, this has been fun. I've enjoyed showing you my small attempts at Christmas decorating. I hope you've had a good time.

Merry Christmas! (Don't forget to sign the "guest book" before you leave!)

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