Everything but the food.

By the end of today, I should be almost done with my

shopping and have most of the gifts wrapped.

Our house is decorated, although I may need to do a bit of

undecorating before 4 sets of inquisitive hands arrive.

All that leaves is the food.

Menu planning, grocery shopping, cookie baking.....

somehow it will all get done in time.

Wouldn't you know, I finally got around to taking pictures

 of our dining room and it's the gloomiest day in December!

I've had a bad case of laryngitis for the past 2 days, so I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Maybe I'll do a little whispering.

A new find this year.

Old crocheted stockings are tied up with string.

Nice shot of my camera.

Tea for two.

I could use a cup of hot cocoa!

Santa needs some cookies to go with the milk.

Notice the wood closure has been replaced on the secretary door.

Everything's locked up tight!

I can't resist a new old set of salt and pepper shakers.

No peeking!

Well loved mugs.

I've yet to find a rug I want for this room, so I borrowed one from the basement.

A familiar sight these days.

I hope all your packages have arrived!

Front entryway.

In just a few short days Christmas will be here.

I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas!

Vickie

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