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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. SextantDecember 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM

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

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  2. BarbDecember 19, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    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. TaborDecember 19, 2015 at 1:48 PM

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

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  4. TomDecember 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    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. Linda ReederDecember 20, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    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. Jenn JilksDecember 20, 2015 at 2:42 PM

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

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  7. AnonymousDecember 20, 2015 at 4:02 PM

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

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  8. SakuDecember 20, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    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. Linda MyersDecember 20, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I so envy crafty people.

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  10. UnknownDecember 23, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    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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  11. BarbaraDecember 25, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    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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  12. KayJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:37 AM

    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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