My special Christmas cup. 

Stove top 

Aura's blue nutcracker needs a Moroccan flag! 

Aura's stocking is hung by the chimney with care. 

Christmas Eve home repair...installing new baseboard heaters.

Coffee table decorations 

Oops, old glass there still...and the mirror is not hung yet.  

Aura, I hope you enjoy these photos. Please don't be sad when you see them. The house is still under renovation...but some of the many crates of Christmas decorations are out. We love you and miss you...and are so excited to hear about your adventures in Morocco. I decided I need to start a "Wise Men and Camel" collection. I can't wait to visit you and start that collection at the source! 

It's beginning to look like Christmas. You notice from the reflection... tons of work still to do on the house. 

This photo belongs below with the "Santas in the kitchen". Do you see my Moroccan teapot... ready to serve you tea? 

The chairs still need re-upholstering. 

Stairway, little "anniversary corner". 

Tree is still in the middle of the living room. 

Wall isn't finished, but Angels are above the TV armoire. 

Tour of kitchen 

Santas standing guard in the kitchen. 

Santas by the cookbooks 

Santas 

Kitchen Sink Window 

Snowmen in the Sun Room 

A few snowmen 

Finally unpacking in the kitchen! 

Burgers! 

Burger night at The Depot! 

Sea Lions in Astoria