the goods

It is seeming that more and more over the holidays it is almost frowned upon to take the time to mention and almost even acknowledge the gifts we are given and give on Christmas. I think this is silly! Yes, I agree that the importance of it can be taken a bit too far, but I will be the first to admit that I love exchanging presents on Christmas!



And we are so very blessed this year! The run down-

*Billy-

From my Mom & Dad- an animatronic robot Transformer, a Timex indiglo watch, books, lego set, and Papo knight figures.

From Mom & Dad Gallagher- a Pottery Barn NFL-AFC quilt for his bed

From Uncle Bobby & Auntie Kristi- board games, and a gift card

From Uncle Billy & Ausashia- cash to go shopping

From Uncle Dave & Auntie Laurie- gift card to the toy store

From Auntie Jill & Uncle Mark- Patriots outfit, Patriots cap, Patriots picture

From Santa- a remote control Hummer, Lego set, and a football video game

*Brooke-

From my Mom & Dad- Lego house building set, a loop&loom set, Island princess Barbie, scarf, books, and Papo figures.

From Mom & Dad Gallagher- Julie, an American Girl doll

From Uncle Bobby & Auntie Kristi- board games, and a gift card

From Uncle Billy & Ausashia- cash to go shopping

From Uncle Dave & Auntie Laurie-gift card to the toy store

From Auntie Jill & Uncle Mark- a Patriots sweat shirt, Patriots cap, and an art supply set

From Santa- a Hello Kitty alarm clock, a sticker maker machine, and a Barbie laptop

*Jim-

From my Mom & Dad- a magazine subscription to Civil War Times, L.L.Bean socks, a tie, Best Buy gift card, Barnes&Noble gift card, and two Red Sox championship pictures.

From Me and the kid's-a Bible, Tom Brady book, gloves, Patriots mug, and Civil War Stratego

From Bob & Kris-a gift card

From his employees- gift cards

*Jennifer-

From my Mom & Dad- a cricut cartridge, magazine subscription, gift cards, craft stuff, and new jammies

From Dad Gallagher- yummy truffles

From Jim and the kids- a Coach purse, a Coach key holder, and a red wool coat

From Bob & Kris- a gift card

From my boss- a gift card



We also received from Mom & Dad Gallagher a yummy box filled with maple syrup, pancake mixes, jam, and candy. We also received a gift of money from Nana Lill, and Nana Gallagher, and many beautiful cards and photo's from family and friends.

We are so very thankful for all the kindness and generosity from all of you . Thank you all so much!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We missed you all!! We had a very fun, relaxing day. Billy and Brooke had fun playing with all the new toys. Billy lost his very first tooth today! It has been hanging on for about a week. So, he will be getting a visit from the tooth fairy. I will add more pictures soon!

Journal My Christmas Album

Magic

It's that magical time of year again. I love having all the decorations up, and the excitement of the holidays in the air. I finished making cards today, and finished up the gifts for the school party. Almost done with the teacher gifts, just a few finishing touches left to do. Billy and Brooke start Christmas break on the 21st. Last night I finished wrapping most of the gifts, and they were excited to see them under the tree this morning.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Happy 10 year anniversary Bob and Kris! We love you guys!

Christmas card photo fun

I decided to take the photo this year to put inside the Christmas card. With Jim's help we got some good picture's. Here are a few of the many, just a little peek. Enjoy!

Taking Back My Christmas

I have signed up for an online journal class. The idea is to pick a theme, mine will be Christmas. I always have a hard time and really miss family this time of the year. So, I thought this would be good for me. So,
Starting December first, I will keep a Christmas journal. In it, I will write something everyday to reflect in the holidays of my past, enjoy the holidays of the present and dream about the holidays of my future. To some, this will be a stack of papers and trivial scribbles, but not to me. I am taking back my Christmas, I am letting it be something I relish and most importantly, I am giving some time to myself everyday no, matter how crazy this season becomes.
It will be like an art journal, a place to put pictures, receipts, cards, etc. I have also been making some holiday decorations. Here are the pictures of these that I have promised some of you-
This is an altered trading card spinner that I have covered the cards with Christmas papers, and included parts of Twas the night before Christmas story on, it is still a work in progress!

This is just a little holiday picture I made. I cut 2inch squares of holiday paper, and put embellishments on them. Pretty easy, and after the holidays I will take it out and put the photo back in it's place.











These are styrofoam cones. One I covered in buttons, and the other I punched out heart shapes from my stash of Christmas paper, and placed them on the cone upside down with pins.




I am liking the lime green, pink, red color scheme this year. Just having fun creating. Now, I have to go start making cards.