We just bought our Christmas tree last night! The Georgia weather urged that we must do this to make the cold weather a little more bearable. I don't know that we have ever bought a tree so soon after Thanksgiving. Besides the weather, having an excited toddler shout "It's Christmas!!!" upon seeing the city lights from the airplane as we descended into Los Angeles last week made us realize how much fun this Christmas season would be, urging us to start quickly.
I'm extra excited about starting to celebrate Advent with Calla. We are actually a little late starting, but some friends posted this Advent resource: Free Jesse Tree Advent Devotional Book and it looks fun. Check out my friend Ashley Turner's blog about her advent tree: My Owlet
I'm also extra excited about our Christmas cards this year. Partly because my friend Ashley Lee from LoveLee Imagery took our first family photos since Cole was born. Also, there are so many deals going around the web for free photo cards, that we can have something nice without breaking the bank! I have always been an avid Shutterfly user, but just discovered Tiny Prints and their Rainbow card collection! Rainbow Christmas cards? Sounds funny, but I love bright colors. Just ask Calla.
I found a good tip on Pinterest for how to take a picture of your child in front of the tree, it's from the Ashley Ann Photography blog. The big thing - take the picture in the day time! Click on her link to see the differences. I'll let you know how mine turns out.
Can't wait to blog about the fun Christmas season! I'll also have a post up soon about our trip to California. In short, it was a great time with family and friends, with answered prayers along the way. Love to you all!
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