Al Fresco Christmas

First Christmas in the new house provided an opportunity to host family dinner.  Sadly, we were short on the indoor space to seat so many of our lovelies.  Ever up to the challenge, we decided to embrace al fresco dining on the patio (there has to be SOMETHING good about living in the hot Texas climate).  We brought in heaters and enjoyed mid afternoon lunch with the family.  This day ended up being very memorable for our family!  Love how everything turned out.

Icemageddon

 Stuck inside for one of the little's birthday... had to raid the pantry to make sure she knows how special she is!

And then we spent hours doing this:

There is the namesake of the business sledding in freezing temps with NO SOCKS!

It might never look like this again so I had to share a pic!

Holly Jolly

Finished this porch display just a few minutes before a huge ice storm hit!

The porch and weather make for a Festive mood!  Now for some coffee and and good book by the fire...