Saturday, December 20, 2008

Happy Anniversary to us... and more tour

Today is our 22nd anniversary. I have now been married over half my life (you mathematicians should have a ball with this one.) Anyway, I have sooooo much shopping and running around to do, so we are going to have a mini celebration -- lunch at one of our favorite restaurants just a couple of miles from home. I am looking forward to it!


Here is our den tree...



This is an ornament I cross-stitched the first year we were married. It's now been on our tree every year for 21 years.



My children have always loved the colorful lights and brightly colored ornaments on this particular tree.



This ornament was a present at a Christmas Wedding Shower for the two of us; it says "Our First Christmas." A Christmas Shower is a great idea for couples getting married, as you usually don't have any Christmas decor that first year.



Our kitchen table ...beribboned brass candlesticks.



Our dining room table with lighted village in the background...



Foyer nativity which I have had since I was a very young girl. My mother and I made it as a ceramics project...



Carolers that were given to me by my grandmother, who had exceptional taste in all her decorating. (She is the one who introduced me to Victoria magazine.)




Christmas Blessings!!!

13 comments:

  1. Happy Anniversary, you child bride, you! :D Have a wonderful luncheon date!

    Your home is looking fantastic. I love everything, but find myself especially drawn to the white Nativity and the Victorian carolers. (That was a good idea about a Christmas shower, btw. I've never heard of it before.)

    The new header looks great, too. It also reminds me about that Red Velvet Cake that I snagged!

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  2. Happy Anniversary! We celebrated our on Dec 1st, 24 years. It's sad to say we are a rare breed these days.

    I love the idea of the multi colored candle sticks on your dining room table. What a great idea!

    Enjoy your day and have a great holiday.

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  3. Happy Anniversary!

    Love your decor!

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  4. Happy, happy anniversary, Christi! All the pictures of your home are so lovely.

    Have a wonderful day!

    Lorrie

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  5. Happy Anniversary, Kristi! Thank you for stopping by on the article. I hope that your family has a wonderful Christmas.

    Would you be interested in a B'ham get-together of bloggers in January? Stay tuned, I'm going to get a date set & will put it on my blog if you are! It would be fun for us all to meet up.

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  6. Congrats.....shoot....I had pimples on my face when I was your age!!! Have a great weekend. Strider

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  7. Loved the tour, and especially the carolers. They are gorgeous.

    Happy Anniversary!

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  8. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FULL OF SURPRISES AND PROSPERITY

    I LOVE all your decorations

    LOADS OF HUGS AND LOVE COMING YOUR WAY

    JO

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  9. Oh I just love the idea of a Christmas shower! What a great idea.
    I was so happy when Victoria came back.
    Your carolers are beautiful.

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  10. How could I forget? Happy, Happy Anniversary! This is an amazing accomplishment.

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  11. Loved the tours, inside and out.Especially at Christmas.

    Congrats. on your anniversary too Christi.

    I almost took a bite of the beautiful cake too.

    Happy Christmas to you.

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  12. A very happy anniversary to you and your husband! We just celebrated our 26th on the 18th! I was married over half my life when we hit 20 years!

    Lovely Christmas tree and decorations!

    MGM

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