Christmas Gifts My 6 Month Old Daughter Loved

I've been looking at lots of gift giving guides trying to get ideas for the kids in my life, and I've had a realization. Often I'm looking at these gifts wondering just how much the kids will actually use them and love playing with them. So I decided to write a first hand review of the toys my daughter received over the past two years and share with you her favorites that we can highly recommend for the kids in your life, starting with her first Christmas.

Christmas at the Cottage - Christmas Home Tour 2018

I'm so excited that we have an extra week to celebrate Christmas this year! There's nothing like the cozy feeling you get with all the twinkle lights glowing along with a crackling fire. Last night Carolyn and I snuggled up with blankets and pillows in front of the fire place and read Christmas stories. Oh these are the best memories, and I will cherish them for as long as I live.

Christmas House Tour 2014

Here we have just a quick tour of the cottage this past Christmas.

Christmas Celebrations 2014

We had a wonderful Christmas celebration with friends, family and dogs.

Santa Hat Snack Mix

Here's a fun recipe for a cute holiday snack mix, complete with Santa hats!  I gave these to all the staff I work with at my school, Ben's coworkers and our neighbors.

Tinsel the Elf Comes to Town

Our family elf Tinsel has made an appearance in our house again this year!

Feeding the Tree

Do you struggle with feeding your tree?  It has always been a struggle for me.  I would try a big water pitcher but it wouldn't fit, so then I'd use water bottles but I'd have to refill - all while climbing under the tree.  When Ben and I were at the tree lot we saw a tool for sale that would make feeding the tree a whole lot easier, and of course we agreed that we could make that!

Our Christmas 2013

We had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family.

Merry Christmas 2013

From our family to yours we'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."  Isaiah 9:6

May your Christmas Day be filled with love from family and friends, but most importantly the 

Love of Christ Jesus!

Gingerbread House Party

This weekend I attended an awesome, well planned Gingerbread House Party.

Christmas in the Colonies 2013

This was the 3rd year in a row that Ben and I have attended Christmas in the Colonies at Riley's Farm and it was wonderful as always!

Elf on the Shelf - Candy Dish

Our elf Tinsel is at it again!  Apparently they don't give him enough sweet things to eat at the North Pole!

Christmas Party for the Yarn Girls

Our weekly yarn night lands on Christmas Eve so we decided to hold our special Christmas celebration for the girls a week early.

Crochet and Knitter Ornament Gifts

Need a creative ornament for that crafty person in your life?  Look no further here is an excellent (and easy to make) idea for all knitters and crocheters!

Christmas Home Tour 2013

Welcome to our house this Christmas Season!

Pine Cone Tree Topiary

I love how other bloggers give me inspiration.  Today's post is a copy cat of another blogger's copycat craft.  I give you the pine cone tree!

Merry Christmas

This year Ben and I had 4 Christmases!!!  We a wonderful time being with our families and remembering that is our awesome God who gave us our families whom we love so much!!!

Christmas Tree Cheating

You may not believe this, but our tree only cost $20.  Yup that's right!  Check out how we made a small tree look a lot larger!

Elf on the Shelf - Baking White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Tinsel decided that he wanted to help me with the baking, so he pulled out his apron and was waiting for me in the kitchen!
We made my favorite holiday cookies: white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies and it's you're lucky day we're even going to share the recipe with you!

Elf on the Shelf - Unloading the Dishwasher

Tinsel is such a sweet, helpful little guy.  I woke up one morning to discover him helping to unload the dishwasher!