more Christmas decor & stuff

Our living room mantle.
I love my nativity set given to me from my in-laws.
The "Merry Christmas" frame is cross-stitch work from my aunt J.Our mantle in the den.

Ornament from Ashley (or Leigh). I can't remember.
From elementary school ageOrnament from our honeymoon.Jesus is truly the best gift.
Wisemen brought fine, expensive gifts to Jesus.
But, Jesus is THE GIFT ... no gift can top that!

A new 'tea towel' :)

A special piece of art given to me from a friend,
who recently went on a mission trip to Uganda.

The manger scene hand-painted by a lady there.

Ornaments hanging from the light fixture in the kitchen.

Christmas cards -- a favorite part of ChristmasI can hardly believe Christmas is over
and it's time to pack all of this away.
I love the feeling of Christmas.
And I do not want it to end.
All the family, the love,
the sweetness of Jesus coming as babe to this world ...
I'm gonna try hard not to 'pack-up' the 'spirit of Christmas.'
Reminds me of the song "Don't Save It All For Christmas Day."