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Deck the Halls (aka The Joy of Sox)

December 17, 2007 by Mary Owlhaven

BooMama is once again hosting the Christmas Tour of Homes. Here are some pictures of our home all decked out with twinkles. First, some favorites of young children in our home. The carousel sings different Christmas songs and twirls around, and the Santas, of course, come apart to be stacked together.

Here are some sweet angels standing guard over the manger scene that I bought about a million years ago when I was an Avon lady.

Next, here’s my blogging spot this time of year. What could be better than blogging in the tree-lit corner surrounded by the peace that descends at the end of a busy day?

Here’s our very-full stairway railing –we have two new stockings this year — how very fun! And finally, the sweet people who enjoy this Christmas hoopla almost as much as I do.

New readers may also enjoy some of my other Christmas posts:
Gift idea: make your own crystal decorations
Gift idea: Bean soup mix in a jar
Craft idea: Snowflake ornaments
Yummy Christmas morning breakfast

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  1. on December 17, 2007 at 1:31 am Southern Heart

    I loved every single photo…especially the stockings, and the beautiful children who make it a special holiday!

    Merry Christmas,

    Andrea


  2. on December 17, 2007 at 1:38 am Lisa@Take90West

    Your children are beautiful! That is a great picture.
    Merry Christmas


  3. on December 17, 2007 at 2:08 am kelli

    I love your stairwell, Mary! And wow- those kids have grown SO much since last year. Here is wishing you guys an amazingly wonderful Christmas šŸ™‚


  4. on December 17, 2007 at 3:34 am Cheri

    What a beautiful blogging spot!


  5. on December 17, 2007 at 4:18 am jessica

    I love all the stockings! I bet you guys have an amazing time on Christmas morning! I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas!


  6. on December 17, 2007 at 5:33 am Mamacheryl

    Better get a taller house with a longer staircase! šŸ™‚ Beautiful tree, beautiful family. Merry Christmas!


  7. on December 17, 2007 at 7:03 am Hootin' Anni

    Lovely decor and super family photo!!

    Mine’s posted. I have two versions.

    A thumbnail short version
    and
    a
    slide show long version.


  8. on December 17, 2007 at 7:05 am Megan(FriedOkra)

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOH! I just love all those stockings. And all those pretty children, too!


  9. on December 17, 2007 at 7:13 am Kim

    Enjoyed my visit!


  10. on December 17, 2007 at 7:33 am Antique Mommy

    Your family is so lovely and it pricked my heart to see ALL of those stockings! Merry Christmas Mary.


  11. on December 17, 2007 at 7:57 am Kimmie

    What a beautiful bunch you have…may God’s glory continue to shine on you and may you reflect his love and joy to all.

    blessings and Merry Christmas!

    Kimmie
    mama to 6
    one homemade and 5 adopted
    *waiting on a Guatemalan adoption


  12. on December 17, 2007 at 8:16 am Barbara H.

    What a neat place to hang stockings! I love the different angels.


  13. on December 17, 2007 at 8:22 am jody

    What a beautiful family.

    And…everyone is smiling for the camera!! Now, how do you do that? I can’t even get 4 to smile at the same time!


  14. on December 17, 2007 at 8:35 am alicia

    What a great family pic. I have not been able to get one of my two!


  15. on December 17, 2007 at 9:10 am Emily

    Wow, what a gorgeous family! šŸ˜€


  16. on December 17, 2007 at 9:15 am Ellen

    How very lovely. Thanks for the tour! Blessings on you and yours…


  17. on December 17, 2007 at 9:29 am Rachel

    Wow, the kids all look gorgeous! Congrats on the wonderful family photo. I loved the house tour, too.
    Rachel


  18. on December 17, 2007 at 9:35 am KC

    beautiful thank you for inviting us to tour your home


  19. on December 17, 2007 at 9:46 am Mommy Cracked

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! I love it all! Merry Christmas!


  20. on December 17, 2007 at 9:50 am beautifulheritage

    What a fabulous family picture!! Everybody looks so, so fine. And I love the photos climbing up your stairs…

    Your tree is huge and gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your home, Mary! Merry Christmas to all of you!


  21. on December 17, 2007 at 11:08 am BJ

    I want more babies!!! What a great family you have! Thanks for sharing.


  22. on December 17, 2007 at 11:12 am Holley

    Your stairway is a reminder of what blessings our children are. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.


  23. on December 17, 2007 at 11:13 am Frazzmom

    I love how you have displayed your family photos on the stairwell behind your stockings… I feel inspired!


  24. on December 17, 2007 at 11:35 am crookedyeebrow

    What a beautiful home and family!

    Merry Christmas


  25. on December 17, 2007 at 11:41 am carrien

    Thanks for the tip about the sewing machine. It feels, and sounds, like a new machine.

    I love your stair with all of the pictures.


  26. on December 17, 2007 at 11:43 am mycrazylife

    What a beautiful family you have! May God bless your home this Christmas and may your stockings increase!

    Mycrazylife


  27. on December 17, 2007 at 12:24 pm Jen

    Just Lovely as is your family! Thank you for sharing!
    Merry Christmas,
    Jen


  28. on December 17, 2007 at 1:50 pm Dene

    Such a beautiful, happy family!


  29. on December 17, 2007 at 2:01 pm Miriam

    Your family is beautiful! And your home looks so festive.


  30. on December 17, 2007 at 2:18 pm janmary

    What a lovely home, I love your nesting Santas – I have some too. Merry Christmas to you and yours, from Northern Ireland.


  31. on December 17, 2007 at 2:39 pm Susanne

    Just lovely! I love all the stockings lined up on the rail. Made me smile! :v)


  32. on December 17, 2007 at 2:43 pm Robinznest

    All those stockings on the stairwell say it all! I can tell you home is blessed and happy!
    Merry Christmas to you!


  33. on December 17, 2007 at 2:48 pm Kathy B

    I love your header as well as todays tour. Your family is beautiful as is your home.


  34. on December 17, 2007 at 3:27 pm Lady Why

    Beautiful pictures!! I love the family pictures going up the stairway. We do that at our house too.


  35. on December 17, 2007 at 3:46 pm Leigh

    Beautiful! I love seeing how other people decorate for Christmas!


  36. on December 17, 2007 at 4:42 pm bloginmyeye

    Love the stockings on the staircase (And the family photo gallery behind them!) Thanks for participating.


  37. on December 17, 2007 at 5:36 pm heather

    What a precious family! Congrats on the two new stockings…so happy for you all! Merry Christmas!


  38. on December 17, 2007 at 6:17 pm Stephenie F.

    God bless you that you even have time to decorate for Christmas! You really do have a beautiful family.


  39. on December 17, 2007 at 7:34 pm jen

    What an awesome picture.


  40. on December 17, 2007 at 8:59 pm Nancy

    You have a lovely home & such a nice family… You are blessed. Thanks for the tour..


  41. on December 17, 2007 at 9:03 pm bigmama1

    Your tree is beautiful. And so are your kids. Just a gorgeous family!


  42. on December 17, 2007 at 9:04 pm jenn

    I love the staircase, its beautiful! the tree is gorgeous, you have a wonderful looking family!


  43. on December 17, 2007 at 10:55 pm Rocks In My Dryer

    Your family is so beautiful it makes my heart squeeze!


  44. on December 17, 2007 at 11:04 pm Lana G!

    Merry Christmas! I love the way you hung your pictures in the stairway and the stockings are great on the staircase!

    Thanks for the tour!


  45. on December 18, 2007 at 12:17 am jcn

    love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  46. on December 18, 2007 at 1:56 am Gattina

    Very cosy decoration and such a nice picture of the children !


  47. on December 18, 2007 at 12:09 pm Jennifer

    Beautiful decorations & a gorgeous group of children! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you & yours!

    Jennifer šŸ™‚


  48. on December 18, 2007 at 12:11 pm Kim

    Beautiful home & beautiful children – you don’t need me to tell you how blessed you are!

    Merry Christmas!


  49. on December 18, 2007 at 2:27 pm jennifer

    I really like your angels!

    Merry Christmas!


  50. on December 18, 2007 at 5:04 pm Judy

    I love how the stockings are hung on the stairsteps with care and all the row of beautiful children’s pictures are hung with a flair!! God bless you everyone! Thanks for sharing!


  51. on December 18, 2007 at 8:09 pm Kelly

    Beautiful family!


  52. on December 18, 2007 at 8:27 pm boomama

    OH, the picture of your kids – made my heart skip a beat. And I LURVE those nesting Santas.

    Thanks for doing this!


  53. on December 19, 2007 at 8:42 am k

    What a beautiful family!


  54. on December 19, 2007 at 10:23 am Kalyn

    WONDERFUL!!!!!! I just love it! Seeing the stairway full of stockings made me think..for ONE SECOND, and one second only of having (maybe) one more child, bringing my grand total to….TWO.


  55. on December 19, 2007 at 11:34 am Amydeanne

    I must say, what an inspiration your blog is!!! thanks for the lovely tour!


  56. on December 19, 2007 at 2:37 pm Cherdecor

    I am taking the BooMama Christmas Tour. Thank you for sharing your home. Everything is so festive!I enjoyed seeing your children.


  57. on December 20, 2007 at 11:49 pm Kristy

    Your angels are just adorable!


  58. on December 22, 2007 at 10:46 pm Michie

    Thank you for sharing! Christmas morning must be fun at your house! šŸ™‚


  59. on December 15, 2008 at 7:02 pm sjbraun

    Well, your house is lovely, but how can any of your “things” compare with the photo of your kids. What a beautiful family! Merry, merry Christmas to you all!
    Susan
    http://girlsinwhitedresses.wordpress.com/



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