a little christmas re-decorating!

i was looking at different blogs last night and came across one where this lady had decorated her mantle with little children socks, 25 socks, one for each day of the month until Christmas day. in each sock, she put a small item or candy in it that her kids could get out on that day of december. what a precious idea. i thought it was so so cute, i had to do it. i really don't like to be a copy cat, but this time it's worth it. the only thing different is that my mantle is full already, and that there aren't 25 days left anymore and i couldn't fit 25 socks on my string. so we are just doing it purely for the cuteness of it. she also had some branches like this in a vase or pitcher with fake birds on the branches. as well as the sock idea, i thought it was very cute. kaylie and i went to target at 9:30 to get clothes pins and string, so i didn't really have time to look for any birds. so that is next on my list. may not get done this year, but next year, i will have birds.



and thanks to everyone for the christmas cards i've gotten so far, i love them!