Tuesday, December 16, 2008

2 great days...and my Santa...

Oh how I LOVE this picture. The cute old Santa in the middle, was given to me by my Dad. I will never forget waking one morning, and having this Santa snuggled in my bed with me. My Dad had come home from work, and brought my sister, and I, Coca Cola Santa. I believe it was when he had the Coke plant in either California or Idaho. Mom, if your reading this, do you remember? My Dad has since passed. I miss him more than my words could ever express. Every year when the Christmas decorations come out, this Santa is always the one thing I am excited to see. I have to say this is my very favorite Christmas decoration.


I feel really good about the last two days. I have been able to mark off a huge portion of my To Do: Christmas list. I even got the stocking stuffers yesterday. This seems like one thing I wait until the last 2 days or so to get done. I feel much more relaxed now that the bulk of things are done. :) Maybe I'll even watch a Christmas movie this evening.
What good Christmas shows have you seen so far this year? Suggestions are always welcome! :)

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14 Comments:

Blogger onehm said...

CUTE Christmas stuff~ and that Santa is ADORABLE. So fun that it has that awesome memory with it!! :) I am so proud of you for getting so much done. My day is tomorrow for checking my list twice!! Wish me luck!

December 16, 2008 at 4:38 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

I always love your pictures! You are so creative! I'm glad that you feel on top of things girl, now
we can do lunch! I tried to call you--lunch with Susan Thursday at 11:30, let me know if you can! You're decorations are beautiful! I watched a Christmas movie while I made goodies last night! It was Thomas Kincades Christmas Story from Blockbuster. I really liked it but my favorite it the Christmas Shoes...if you watch it have Kleenex on hand! Enjoy!

December 16, 2008 at 5:00 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

I love Santas too! I have a Santa tree! I love old fashion Santas, how special to have that one still from your Dad! I love having things that bring back good memories!

December 16, 2008 at 5:03 PM  
Blogger donna said...

OH your house looks great!
and the Santa is so cute.:)

December 16, 2008 at 5:13 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Your tree is gorgeous! Love it, so elegant!

December 16, 2008 at 5:33 PM  
Blogger Stacie Aho said...

Your house looks so warm and festive! I love the fireplace... you don't see many of them in AZ anymore. Sad.

I watched the "Last Holiday" and I thought it was pretty cute.

I am about to watch Mamma Mia! I'm so excited. I haven't seen it yet!

December 16, 2008 at 6:50 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

What a sweet story about your dad. Cute santa, he does look adorably vintage!

December 17, 2008 at 9:18 AM  
Blogger erin said...

That Santa your Dad gave you is so neat. How special that you can remember him from it.
Your tree looks so pretty! I love it & your fireplace looks so cozy! How fun.

December 17, 2008 at 11:34 AM  
Blogger tammy said...

Beautiful! Love the Santas.

December 17, 2008 at 3:33 PM  
Blogger Life of an Org said...

Aw...love your house it looks so cozy. I agree with the fireplace. It's just not Christmas without a fireplace. LOVE IT! :) love you guys!

December 17, 2008 at 6:18 PM  
Blogger carey said...

Your tree looks a lot like mine, Michelle! same colors...same snowflakes. :) Love it! OK, the fam picture in your banner is PRICELESS. I adore it!

December 17, 2008 at 8:58 PM  
Blogger Melinda said...

That is so great that you have that special santa from your dad. What a treasured thing.

I have the same snowflakes on my tree. I love how your home looks so welcoming and inviting. So pretty.

December 17, 2008 at 10:00 PM  
Blogger jenny said...

Such a sweet item and thing to treasure. Doesn't it feel good to be done? I am pretty much done as well. But the wrapping. Oh, my. Lots to do!

December 18, 2008 at 9:43 AM  
Blogger Claudia said...

I love how festival your home is decorated! Every year I try to add a few new things. I have a ways to catch up. Merry Christmas to all of you!

December 18, 2008 at 1:30 PM  

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