MeRrY CHRISTmas to all!

I'll be short with my words for a change because I'd rather you look at the pictures below. Just my usual three reminders: 1)Do something nice for your house. Even if you'll be out of town, you'll be happy to come back to a nice home. Put cranberries in a vase, a pinecone here and there. It's cheap and totally worth it.

2) We love you, pray for you and give thanks to God every day for knowing you and having you a part of our lives. You being a part of our lives is a blessing we do not take for granted. If you haven't told your friends you love them, do so. You'll be glad you did.

3)Please don't sign "happy holidays" on your cards this season. Let's put the CHRIST back in CHRISTMAS.

Now to some pics of our house decor {I'll post more soon} and a few of our number one blessing: Gala Noel Even though her birthday is in March, her name is synonym for "Christmas event". We miss you Nonna, I named my daughter thinking of you!

This blog is dedicated to the people who put lights all around their house. With the electricity bill as it is and the weather so cold you guys are my inspiration. To all the babies who just arrived unto the world before we say goodbye to 2008, and to all of you who BELIEVE. {Thank you honey, for uploading all my pics. Je t'adore}
Blessings and cheer, Miguel, Jenn, Gala Noel, Mr. Michou, Juliette & Madison. *<) : )

The PiCtUrEs

I know, I know. Not very "Christmassy" but it looks better than the picture shows. Here's the thing: Christmas trees are very expensive, and the tree hugger in me still refuses to buy a natural one. Plus, with a toddler and 3 cats, well; not a good idea. So we donated our artificial Christmas tree to grandma (looks fabulous as always) and decided to decorate our CD tower cactus in chili-pepper lights this year. I know in years to come we might either still find it cool or regret it when it makes us look like rednecks, but hey: it's bright and that's all my baby wants.


Ok, that's the cactus with the lights on. See? it's not as bad as u think. The pine swag is festive enough to be noticed, and high enough to not be tugged at by anyone. Upon uploading this pic I noticed Mr. Michou is there behind the couch. I'll post the pic of my kitties' stockings soon. They're shaped like little paws. Awww!

It's so hard to look at this pic because a) she was eating pizza and rightdown refused to have her mouth wiped clean, and b) it's evidence that my little baby is gone (as if I didn't know that). She's a little girl now. Sometimes naughty, mostly nice, 100% genuine.

Now I KNOW all mothers say this, but isn't she a beauty!!! Down to her funky boots, she is the girliest Santa I've seen. She's at Lala's, of course, as you can tell by the dainty flowery decoration. Now THAT'S why I wanted a girl.

You are so beautiful... to me, you are so beautiful to me, can't you see? You're everything I hoped for, You're EVERYTHING to me, you are so beautiful to me.

MeRrY ChRiStMaS EvErYoNe!!! : )