Trim the Hearth and Set the Table

Advent is one of my favorite times in the Church calendar.  They sing all my favorite songs (People Look East and O Come, O Come Emmanuel) and there are advent calendars and pink and purple candles to light. 


I let the girlchild decorate the tree this year





Bob is the only one who has his stocking hung so far...someone is excited



I thought we'd spend the season working on a family puzzle.  It only took us an evening though.  Next time, more pieces!



There is still a little bit of setting up to do (the nativity scene mainly), presents to wrap, and a birthday to celebrate.
Then we'll be ready for Christmas.