Sunday, December 1, 2013

and so it begins


We have been pulling things out, breaking ornaments, Christmas tree hunting, and finally getting healthy!  


our countdown




This week.....

~make stuff with the beans
~slow down 
~bake
~laugh a bunch
~chase the squirrels out of my garden
(a story for another time)
~send out cards

How does your week look?



26 comments:

  1. I love that first photo of your little bean!!! Too much cuteness xx

    We just set up our Christmas tree on the weekend too, it's starting to look and feel a lot like Christmas.

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  2. Your tree looks lovely Nicole!! I hope you and your darling little ones have a good week xxx

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  3. what kind of cards are you sending out this year? homemade, ordered, bought? i've been wanting to figure out something that is personal but doesn't take too much time... and keeping up with more new family traditions

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  4. We just drew up our first tag for our gifting tree :) We decided to keep last year's cards on the tree, and face them out so that we could enjoy the notes we wrote last year again. This year's cards will face forward (drawn number sign). And we'll read the new ones on Christmas!

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  5. I have some catching up to do - first of all, love the little moss box, the tissue paper 'colored glass', the little tree in your backyard in the red bucket and now the sweetest little photo of your darling baby in front of your tree! Oh, and the snowman in the glass jar! You have been one busy Mama and your family is blessed to have such a dedicated and loving Mama to make everything festive and very special with them and for them. I love all of your creative and inspiring ideas and your and your sweet beans beautiful artwork. Hugs xo Karen

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  6. ok, seriously awesome pics! the little bean is so adorable and love the chalkboard!

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  7. I've been finishing off my Christmas craft for the ornament swap, tree will go up this week, I'm a bit behind. I've finished my shopping and have nearly finished the wrapping. Feeling quite organised for a change. Looking forward to doing a bit more craft and baking. Your front entrance looks so wonderfully festive. It's getting hotter and hotter so can't wait to see your Northern Hemisphere unfold. xo

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  8. I got my christmas tree and decorations up just got to get the spare room ready for my son, he will be here next week and his wife is coming down later.
    Merle.........

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  9. Hi Nicole, love to see some Christmas impressions from your home! The entry to your home looks so inviting and pretty. What a nice writing and drawing on the chalk board. You are so creative! But best of all your cute little bean on the chair trying to hang an ornament. Priceless!
    My week? Regular workweek, but will try to squeeze some gardening in in my lunch breaks and maybe, just maybe I will be getting some more Christmas decoration up. Hope to laugh a bit as well :-)! Wishing you a nice week!
    Christina

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  10. That first picture of the tiny Bean is PERFECTION! Hope the week is too, sweet Nicole! XOXO

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  11. Love your Advent Calendar.

    I don't have any little beans, but I just put up our Advent Calendar and my children have chose odds/evens for who gets what package each day.

    On my list this week - taking my car in for repairs after a car accident last week, picking up a rental car, Christmas shopping and Christmas decorating. And, hopefully some garden time.

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  12. Glad that everyone is well again. I like your advent calendar on the wall behind your tree! Your front door and porch look lovely too. I hope that you have a happy advent. xx

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  13. I love your advent calendar!!! Gorgeous!!

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  14. Looking gloriously merry & bright, Nicole! Your plan for the week sounds perfect, enjoy it lovely :-) Belinda x

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  15. Hey you!! Love the countdown, great idea! and your tree is so pretty!!! (so is that sweet little bean sitting there....tooo cute!!)
    xo Shari

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  16. I absolutely LOVE your advent! It is so cute. Also, that cute little bean reaching for the tree is pretty spectacular as well!

    Hope you are feeling better and wishing you the slowest, warmest holiday season!

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  17. love that first picture! looks like someone's excited about Christmas :)

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  18. Dang that porch looks awesome!! I need to spruce up my front door! I would love to paint it black but my house is yellow and white..my look a little scary! But I am inspired to make the front look good, thank you!!

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  19. I think you should frame the first photo ~ she is just precious!! The front porch is very merry, friend!

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  20. That first photo is incredibly cute! Oh, it's so sweet. Everything is looking very Christmas-y around your house, have a lovely and festive week, my friend.

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  21. You look like you're all set for Christmas. I bring a few things down every other day or as the mood hits. Trying to keep it simple this year since it gets harder and harder to go up and down the stairs. Enjoy your week.
    Cindy

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  22. Um, your advent is all kinds of awesome.

    I cleaned off the chalkboard door in our kitchen today, but haven't done a new one yet. That's on the to-do list for the week. I got almost all of the decorations done, though. Just a few things left. It officially looks like Santa threw up in our living room. :)

    Your porch looks beautiful. No one ever comes in our front door, so I don't spend a whole lot of time doing anything to it. I did hang a wreath on the screen door, though. And The Dad got lights on the big tree. Just the ones on the house left to do.

    I'm trying to get as much done this week as I can so that I can actually sit down and enjoy the month. Ha.

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  23. I love your advent countdown! it's the cutest.. my week is busy, busy! But i am finding time to watch my babies stand in awe of twinkling lights and random moving baubles! The top picture of your little bean just says it all! Hooray for the holidays! Hazel x

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  24. LOVE that Christmas countdown! And how cute is your little one!?!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  25. Your front stoop looks so festive! Very, very pretty! The tree looks great in the wicker basket! Love the little one helping! Just adorable!!

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  26. Love that chalkboard drawing!

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