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Deck the halls...

I did some Christmas decorating here is Florida.
Paper trees I made.

Candle tree

Angels

 Fake palm tree filled with German bells that I made last year.

Pine cone I made out of an old                                    sweater.

And more angels.



One little guy I know will not be so impressed with my efforts.  I "ruin Christmas" by going to Florida where there is no snow.  I think that means I ruin Christmas by not being with him.  Moment of sadness...

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  1. Lovely home made decorations. I can understand the little guy's frustration. He has a pretty cool grandmother.

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  2. You're in the spirit there in FL! I love that blue table. It probably seems forever til he'll visit you there.

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  3. Hard to get into the mood with palm trees. Oh well, you have created a festive home.

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  4. I like your paper trees ... and I like the palm trees too! Your "little guy" will just have to come visit you sometime in the New Year.

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  5. It's good to see that you decorated, and displayed some of your crafty talent!
    Your grandson needs to come spend his winter break week after Christmas with you in Florida. Bet he wouldn't hate the beaches.

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  6. How lovely!!! Hubby doesn't believe in angels, but I put them up anyway!!! :-)

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  7. Your grandson is so attached you. Too bad he can't be there in Florida.

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  8. Love the paper trees especially. What a neat idea!

    It would be lovely if your grandkids could visit over Christmas break.

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  9. I am sure he is missing you something fierce! If he ever gets to spend Christmas with you in Florida I can give you the link to some great fake snow that he will love! This will be the 4th year I have ordered it for Amara. She asked me today if it was here!

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  10. Where to be on Christmas when you are a Grandma is a hard one. I know I have a problem with this one too.

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  11. These are so pretty. I wish I was with our children and grandchildren during the holidays too. It's sad for us.

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