Wonderful.

Phew. Where has time gone?

I guess things have been *slightly* ever so much busier with four little ones to care for, but I’m finally posting. (Lovelyn’s asleep on my chest – snoring away. And anyone who has met her can testify to how loudly she snores! Just like her daddy…)

Anyway – FINALLY it’s time to announce the winner of the Decal Dude giveaway! Using random.org, the winner is:

#9 – Lisa

Congratulations, Lisa!! These decals are too cute – you’re gonna love them! Just e-mail me and I will hook you up wtih your winnings. 🙂

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Christmas is one of my FAVORITE times of the year … we celebrate the birth of Jesus and get together with family and friends that feel like family. There is so much love to go around this time of year …. so pardon the lack of blogging while my family is busy decorating our Christmas tree together…

{some were more helpful than others …}

decorating new Christmas ornaments for the tree…

…. discovering new, fanciful traditions for our family ….

decorating cookies ….

warming up with tea parties of hot chocolate and marshmallows ….

introducing Lovelyn to the magic of the season {I think she’s a bit overwhelmed ….  hee hee!}

and snuggling with her when it’s just too lovely to do anything else …

finding joy in the season …

as we remember the true meaning of Christmas ….



For a child is born to us, a son is given to us.
The government will rest on his shoulders.
And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

December 8, 2010 - 9:28 am

Suzanne Dineen Hi Gillian – congratulations on your new little girl – she is beautiful.

December 8, 2010 - 9:17 am

anne your family is blessed and beautiful!

December 8, 2010 - 12:27 am

Lori G Another lovely post with adoring photos! May you & yours have a very blessed Christmas this year Gillian!
🙂

December 7, 2010 - 11:45 pm

Brenda (Gillian’s Mom) Awesome sweet precious pictures!! xoxo

December 7, 2010 - 11:39 pm

Tabitha so beautiful, and so much fun!!! I love the photo of Lovelyn & Lucia snoozing on the couch!!

December 7, 2010 - 11:38 pm

Tabitha So beautiful and so much fun!!! Love the photo of Lovelyn & Lucia on the couch, teehee!!

December 7, 2010 - 10:40 pm

Lori Thanks for sharing Gillian. I love your traditions – the new and old. I’ve started some of my own this year 🙂

December 7, 2010 - 10:38 pm

Tara Amazing..that’s it just amazing!

December 7, 2010 - 10:21 pm

Connie Gorgeous pics Gill! Love your house and all its seasonal glory – looks so inviting!!
Have a wonderful Holiday! Six kids later, hope we can get together in the new year!
xo
Connie

December 7, 2010 - 10:08 pm

Catherine Ohhhh, how I *love* the photo of the girls asleep on the loveseat! Just too adorable. May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

December 7, 2010 - 10:05 pm

Grandma Gerr Wonderful/ Wonderful memories for you all! <3

December 7, 2010 - 9:50 pm

Jennifer Heemskerk yes! I’m the first one to comment!! WOOHOO! Anyway, loved this post! So many special memories are made at Christmas and it is great that you take the time to blog about them! You should look into making a blog book. A hard copy of your blog…that would contain all of your journal entries for the year and all of the lovely photos you have posted!
Did your girls make the little cookies?

December 7, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Tara C beautiful post! Lovelyn is getting so big!!