This week I have been putting the Christmas decorations up. On Monday night I put up the tree after Chelsea had gone to bed. On Tuesday morning I heard Chelsea exclaim "Tree!" as she was coming down the stairs. I think she likes the tree, maybe too much since she is always trying to touch it. Whenever I touch something on the tree to fix it she tells me "Don't touch!" I guess she has heard the command many times over the last couple of days.

I also got some stockings for Joe and myself this year. I think they are cute. I love the penguin so of course that one is mine.

I've also had fun making some decorations this year. I made some candle holders using a snowflake hole punch and mod podge.
I also made some wreaths for the front door and the windows in my dinning room. I got the idea from Pottery Barn. I'm not sure if I am completely satisfied with it yet. It may need a few more ornaments.

My favorite thing I made this year is my advent calendar. I love it and think it turned out great! I got the idea from Pottery Barn Kids and decided it was something I could make. It's a good thing I started it before Halloween because I just finished it on Saturday night, just in time. I have put little fruity tootsie rolls in the pockets for Chelsea to have each day. It has proven to be a little bit of a problem with trying to prevent her from touching it too much. Oh well.