I put together a Christmas Home Tour because sometimes it’s fun to look at everything in one post but each room has a link to more photos, just in case you’re interested!
(Video at the end of post…)
With just a few days left till Christmas, I’m spending every second celebrating with Mike and the Littles.
Our big family party was last Saturday. Thirty-one of us spend all day making merry! We do Italian for this party, Mike makes his famous 🙂 lasagna and everyone brings appetizers and desserts. The 8 kiddos open gifts and the adults have a Mean Santa gift exchange…
It’s a special gathering since we won’t all get together again until Easter…
On Christmas Eve, our four grown children and five grandchildren come over …
Since Mike and I always host the big family Christmas party on the Saturday before Christmas, we keep Christmas Eve delightfully simple. The girls and I make appetizers and desserts and for dinner we have everything to make your own Paninis …
The Littles open presents and do a little craft (this year the little girls are making flower crowns…)
We also play games…
And end the night with Christmas pajamas for the girls and the Littles…
Mike and I always cook Christmas breakfast and anyone can drop in! Wanna come?!
More of Christmas in the Den HERE
After Christmas breakfast, we usually snuggle in with the pups and Reba the Cat and just relax…
Those traditions, the ones between Thanksgiving and Christmas, keep us busy for weeks on end…
I love every moment. The cooking. The cleaning. The decorating…
The present buying…
The morning Advent devotions…
Cookie baking, gingerbread house making…
School programs, Christmas movies, singing carols with the Littles…
More Christmas on the Porch HERE
Every little moment. Even the frazzled ones…
Because the moments, the memories, they always make me smile…
If you have time, will you tell me about your Christmas traditions?
More of the Christmas Kitchen HERE
I’d love to know how you’re spending your moments from now until Christmas Day…
More of Christmas in the Dining Room HERE
Sending love my friends xo
If you want a little heart in your holiday, you might like my series:
All Things Home for the Holidays
~finding inspiration for what matters most this holiday season~
Jane says
December 22, 2015 at 6:20 amMerry Christmas, Robin! I loved the stroll through your beautiful house. It is so wonderfully warm and inviting. You are making lifetime memories for your kids and grandkids. Hugs and hugs to all of you!
Julie Garmon says
December 22, 2015 at 7:46 amOhhh, I’m there–right there with you feeling the LOVE.
xoxoxoxoxox
Linda Green says
December 22, 2015 at 8:53 amYour home is so comforting. I feel love. Just wondering how many pets do,you have? Merry Christmas to you and yours and Happy New Year. Linda
Robin says
December 28, 2015 at 6:40 pmLinda, thank you my friend…oh my pets!!! We have 5 pups and Reba-the-Cat! Isn’t that NUTS!? Mike and I truly love animals and keep adding to the little farm! 🙂 xo
Judyincarefree says
December 22, 2015 at 9:27 amEverything is beautiful, Robin! I wish mine was all together, but it isn’t! However, I will take pictures…for my own enjoyment since I don’t have a blog…on Thursday before we celebrate Christmas Eve.
SandyK says
December 22, 2015 at 9:36 amI love your advent garland. Is it available to print on line somewhere? Sorry if I missed it in another post. Blessing to you and your family and a Merry Christ mas !!
Robin says
December 28, 2015 at 6:39 pmSandyK…sorry, I just saw this! The advent garland is from A Holy Experience, Ann Voskamp’s blog! She has lots of “freebies” like this —you’ll love love love it! ox
Cindy says
December 22, 2015 at 11:19 amHave a great one! Merry Christmas!
Gina says
December 22, 2015 at 5:58 pmYour home is beautiful and your decorations festive, but the heart of your home is the love that you share with everyone who enters. (The same as on this blog! 😉 ) I know your family and the traditions you share each year are very special. I’m sure many moments to treasure and ponder. 🙂 We had our crazy, loud, fun family (and a few friends) party last night and I am thankful for more memories made. God has been very good to our extended family this year. 🙂 We still have a little more “merry making” to do, but it will be a quieter Christmas this year since our daughter is at her in-laws. I hope you have a blessed Christmas and make many more wonderful memories Robin!!
Robin says
December 28, 2015 at 6:38 pmGina, thank you for always being such a blessing to me my friend…I’m looking forward to touching base more in the new year…sending love xo