Hooray for Christmas

It is early for most people to begin thinking about Christmas. My husband and I travel often so if we don't get the decorations up and music on by the 1st of September we don't get to enjoy them at our home. We still celebrate but at other locations and there is something to be said for your own taste and traditions. Last year we didn't even put any up except 2. One s up all year. It is my "Is it Christmas Yet?" sign and then a small iron candle holder of the Holy Family. SO I am planning on getting my head into the Christmas spirit in just a few days... Yippee! Scott prefers waiting until Oct. But I think he is on my side this year as last year we went without. This year because of his church callings we will not be on the road as much but I still like the holidays to last for as long as possible. The only dilemma is how it over laps into Halloween but if you have ever seen the Nightmare before Christmas there is no problem with having my few Halloween decorations up with the Christmas ones in the background. I'm hoping Scott will string our bright orbs this year again, it has been a few years since we put those up. I also am going to organize and clean house with the decorations. Some I will never part with because they were my grandparents- broken or not I love them. Others are just worn out or have no more use so I will donate them. It will be wonderful to get out all my favorites like the Nativity:) I also want to get good photos of favorites so I can do a mini album about them and the stories that go along with them.