Unwrapping the Christmas Decorations

Kaybrie and I unwrapped our Christmas tree and packed away all that glistens and decorates our home during our favorite time of the year today. The only signs of Christmas 2012 left at our nest are the lights on the house which will remain until Monday- lights belong to Daddy Crow and he won't have a day off until Sunday/Monday. I even took care of the outside decorations.

In our home, it is typically the kids and Jason that put the tree together. In a hurry, with me handing over the ornaments I want on the tree. We do some reflection upon where this ornament came from or who made that one or why isn't that one going on the tree, but its not exactly a Hallmark commercial. Those moments are usually reserved for me, alone, on the day I unwrap my tree and wrap each ornament carefully and pack it away. A few tears may have even been shed today as I went through these ornaments.

This year, I packed everything away even more carefully. Prayerfully. In hope that we just celebrated our last Christmas in this home- our 9th. In anticipation that God will lead us into the direction of another, larger home to celebrate many more birthdays of our Savior.

A Very Pinteresting Christmas, Day 10- More Burlap

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I told you in yesterday's post how much I am loving burlap. My church has green wreaths with the burlap bows and I fell in love with that country Christmas feel. So much so that I decided I must also incorporate it on my tree this year.

Our tree is decorated with a collection of ornaments. No particular theme. Baby's First, Our First, Santa's, Snowmen, lots of childhood creations. Basically a hodge podge tree. We never put garland on our tree, and icicles are a huge no no. I decided this year though, that I wanted garland. Nothing frilly, but subtle and homey.
Burlap Ribbon fit the bill.  Especially 40% off at Hobby Lobby!

And ever since I decorated my tree all I see on Pinterest is BURLAP. I now have a board with that title. Looks like not only will it be incorporated for Christmas, but may become a staple in my home decorating and crafting for a while.

Be sure to tune in each day this week as I bring you "A Very Pinteresting Christmas" Linkup and if you have any Pinterest inspired activities throughout the week, be sure to grab the button and linkup your ideas! "A Very Pinteresting Christmas" will be 15 days of Pinterest inspired food, fun, crafty days of linkups that all can be used during this wonderful season of joy. It will run from December 3-21 here at The 4-Crow's. I hope you will join in on the fun!