We picked out our tree after church on Sunday. The skies were cloudy and, would you believe it, we had light flurries while we bustled about at the cold tree farm finding the perfect tree. We came home and put it up while the kids scrambled around bringing decorations up from the basement, exclaiming about the memory behind each one, asking where things should go, and drinking in the Christmas spirit. We listened to Handel’s Messiah and Bing Crosby (husband’s favorite) and moved about until the house looked like Christmas had really arrived. And it had. Then we toasted with some sparkling apple cider as the day was done.
Diana Mieczan says
Wonderful:) The tree looks amazing! We also started to decorate our place…Its pretty much done…just a few more touches:) I love this season:)
Kisses
Kacey says
Sounds wonderful! A real tree! And snow!
lady lee says
How fun!! I love Christmas!!!
black tag diaries says
love, love, love your cute little hat! might need to get me one of those… oh, love the tree too, of course!
Dancing Branflake says
So perfect! Your outfit is so chic!
Jenni Austria Germany says
sufjan and bing crosby – 2 Christmas music staples.
nikaela marie says
you could SO be a fashion blogger (sorry thats off topic, but just had to throw it out there, seeing as you are always saying you couldn't…..)that hat, that dress, that christmasy grin…
coolkids says
We had our first snow fall on Saturday a.m. Put our tree up that afternoon and so it defintely feels like christmas around here. love it. Love your hat! thecoolkidsblog.com
Noodles and Waffles says
I missed my decorating this weekend too. Aren't you glad it's all over and you can just sit back and enjoy the beauty of it all?!?
George says
Just decorated yesterday, but nothing like yours! Awesome.
Peace, Love & Puppies,
George
Post Script:
I Love Sufjan Stevens!
KT Jo says
flurries + christmas tree shopping = perfection…f'reals…
Tunes & Spoons says
i love your new header! you look beautiful in those pictures!
Alivia says
If anyone is having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit, they only need to see this post. So lovely and cozy looking 🙂
danielle @ take heart says
sounds like the perfect christmasy day!
ps: you look super fabulous for get the tree day.
Ana Degenaar says
Beautiful decor and tree! I love it!
Nicole Jeannette says
LOVe it because I LOVE Christmas 🙂
Roxanne says
This sounds so cozy and fun! And what a cute outfit you have on! 🙂
Rachael says
I like the decoration on your door! Love your jacket too! Or is it a coat?…..
Umm, apple cider sounds good right about now 🙂
Kristen says
love the pictures, what a cute little family you have 🙂
Roxanne says
P.S. Bridget, where did you get that dress? It's really cute.
Chaucee says
I can't wait until we can head out and get our tree!
Fit With Flash says
ha! the son in the hoodie looks way excited. and when i say excited i mean miserable. like you forced him to take that photo. hehe ; )
the-caramel-lady says
Thanks for your comment ! 🙂
Your blog is very nice, and I hope you will visit my blog again. x
Jazzy E (hivennn) says
adorable x hivennn.
Tucker says
your tree is beautiful!!
and excuse me! i should be a model? you should!!
kelly ann says
bridget. you. look. fabulous. your outfit reminds me of rachel weisz in "the brothers bloom". she wore something very similar in one scene. you look just as gorgeous as she did!
siiighh… i love christmas.
house 09 says
we also just got our xmas tree. your family looks beautiful and happy. wonderful december to you 😉
Jenni says
Oh, Briget…. the pictures of you and the kids are just so darling! What a beautiful family. And the littlest is just too cute!! And your home… ohmygoodness!! It just looks so very warm and cozy!! Can I come visit? And I'm so jealous you have a basement. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED A BASEMENT, damnit!! But I've always lived in the in military housing or the South, so no basements for me. *Sigh.* Somday!!
I really enjoyed this post! (had some catching up to do, as you may have noticed!) 🙂
Shaunna says
I love these shots….great moments of the Holiday season! Thanks for visiting the blog yesterday! -shaunna 🙂
Coco @ Roost says
Bridget! That is the cutest dress and hat! Can you please come fill my closet with your adorable wardrobe 🙂