we stayed in most of the weekend & i do not regret it one bit.

we found a perfect balance between finishing projects, checking off our to do list, & taking breaks to relax while watching the twinkling lights on the tree.
we even managed to take a walk around the neighborhood with huckleberry after waking up to a few inches of snow.
i wrapped some gifts, cleaned the house & enjoyed a homemade pizza made by luke.

life is really good right now & i am thankful.

luke & i are soaking up every moment of the christmas season.
this time of year brings such joy & warmth to our home, our lives & our hearts.

to be really honest, it has been an incredibly difficult season of life. i’ve overcome a lot of my sadness {thanks to luke, our little pup, sweet friends, & the company of family}, but some days it is still hard not to be critical & examine every part of my life that isn’t quite right.

still, i am thankful for this time of year.
i am thankful for my husband, my family & the blessing of such a warm & cozy home.

having our home decorated for the holidays is just another reason to feel so blessed.
the twinkle of the lights, the wooden nativity scene, the handmade ornaments adorning our tree… all are so dear to me.

{our mantel with thrifted vintage ornaments & our stockings}

{& dear ol’ huckleberry, the sweetest christmas pup of all!}

i am looking forward to the next couple of weeks.
classes will be out for winter break & christmas celebrations will commence!

thanks so much for reading.

i’m looking forward to a quiet weekend.
pumpkin muffins.
homemade biscotti.
garden work day.
long walk.
autumn showers.