Christmas is less than a week away.
We all know how chaotic these final days can be, but moving at Christmas?
That's just crazy.
Which pretty much sums things up at the Obi household.
So the good news first.
We have moved into the big house.
Woot, woot!!!!
Okay, so we're still awaiting some electrical. And a backsplash. And a venthood...
But nothing brings a family together quite like peeling the film off of new appliances.
Even Dad got in on that one.
And we have a Christmas tree.
Carefully decorated by the boys.
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care.
The front porch is ready for holiday guests.
And would you look at this landscaping.
Knockout roses, pansies and snapdragons... IN DECEMBER!
Yeah, our snow of a couple weeks ago is a distant memory.
Best of all, we have Christmas fudge.
You can find that recipe here.
In all of the craziness, though, it seems that some members of the family wear out quicker than others.
Not sure how that's comfortable.
So here we are, awaiting Christmas, awaiting the arrival of a new grandbaby...and relishing the chaos that comes with moving. No, it's not perfect, but then life rarely is.
Yet as we settle into this holiday season and celebrate cherished family traditions, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a merry, Christ-filled Christmas.
Wherever you are, whoever you're with, may you know the true meaning of this most wonderful time of the year and the joy of Jesus.
Merry Christmas!
Mindy Obenhaus lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, the youngest of her five children and two dogs. She's passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Learn more at www.MindyObenhaus.com
Congratulations on your move!!! The house looks beautiful. I LOVE your front porch!
ReplyDeleteMoving just before Christmas? Yeah, I've done that. Twice. Technically, once was in November, but close enough. The other one was December 20. No Christmas tree that year, but we did hang our stockings!
And a new grandbaby on top of everything else? This is a Christmas you'll never forget. :-)
December 20th? Wow. Now that's crazy, Jan.
DeleteNo, this will definitely be a Christmas to remember. The newest addition to our family will be making her arrival a week from today. Due to the little stinker refusing to leave her breech position, despite the doctor's urging, a C-section has been scheduled. Prayers are definitely appreciated.
Mindy, I love it all!! You've done an amazing job. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to get a new house decorated.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the fridge plastic! I think it took us about a week to get all the tape and foam out! LOL
Merry Christmas!!
You give me too much credit, Missy. We emptied our storage units, moving our stuff into the house, the day after Thanksgiving. So I was able to get things relatively situated before we actually lived here. Gave me something to do while we were awaiting cabinets, countertops and sinks.
DeleteAs for the fridge, they pretty well took care of the plastic that night. I had already attacked the inside to kill time. Amazing where all that tape and Styrofoam was. Kinda weird.
I'm so impressed, Mindy! The house looks gorgeous. And landscaping???? And even Christmas lights! WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finally being in. I wish you much happiness in your new home.
Thank you, Mary Cate. And even though we still have a long way to go before we can say we are settled, I have to say that I am very pleased with how things have come together.
DeleteEeeep -- I missed the move in announcement by a day. Gah! Love that you are in your forever home and that you have a Christmas tree up and that you stockings hung by the mantle with care but I'm especially gobsmacked over snap dragons and pansies in December!!!! Love the front porch decorations! You are superwoman to get all that done. Merry Christmas, Mindy!
ReplyDeleteKav, I had to do something while they were installing cabinets and countertops. Putting up decorations kept me sane. Plus then I didn’t have to worry about doing them after we moved in.
DeleteAs for the flowers... you see, Texas does have its virtues.
Merry Christmas, Kav!