Christmas Time Is HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE {Linkup}

Morning, y'all! Today I'm linking op for the last installment of the holiday linkup! Come play, won't you?

Like most, Christmas is my favorite holiday to celebrate. I love all celebrations, but I adore Advent and Christmas. Everything twinkles a lil more, sparkles a lil brighter and people are kinder than normal. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas truly is the best time of year :)! Below are some of my FAVORITES of the Christmas season!

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Homes are so pretty when they are decorated for Christmas. I'm obsessed with Christmas trees, sparkly lights and beautiful, rustic touches. I can't wait to have a big home to decorated. Below are some of my favorite decorations.

*Wooden Signs*

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*Sparkly Entryway Tables*

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*Nutcrackers*

*The ornaments*

*The lights*

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Our family is big on traditions. We have special things for each holiday and growing up I remember all the fun that Christmas brought to our home. Le Husband and I have started a few of our own, since we began dating, but they are all the more special now that we are married.I can't wait to start my own family traditions when we have kids. What are some of your favorite traditions? I LOVE MY TRADITIONS OF:

{Family Photo-shoots}

 

{ Binge Watching of A Muppet's Christmas Carol }

{ Children's Pageant at Church}

{ Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery}

{ The Nutcracker }

{ Yearly Date Night at the National Tree }

 

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Christmas music is the best music of the year. Whether it's Christmas Carols at church or Christmas music on the radio, everything sounds so beautiful. I love listening to the classical station, along with the secular radio station for all the fun music. What are some of your favorite songs? MY FAVORITES OF THE SEASON ARE:

Oh Holy Night 

Silent Night

Where Are You Christmas?

Carol of the Bells

Baby It's Cold Outside

This Gift

O Come O Come Emmanuel

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Joy To the World

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Who doesn't love to eat cookies? If you don't, I'm sorry, because you're missing out this time of year. I can't pick a favorite, they all are soooooo tasty. I'm a big fan of sugar cookies and of course, anything chocolate too.

Sugar cookies with caramel kisses and hugs!

*Snowballs*

*Candy Cane Kisses*

*35 Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes*

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I love Christmas cards. They are one of the bestest things about the season. I love mail in December, because every day I'm getting a new card. I sent cards out, before I was married, but man I love designing our cards, as a wife.

I adored our card last year, as it was our first card together and included the Married Christmas tagline. We have it framed now, and will display it each Christmas as part of our decor.

2014 was our year of travel and I really wanted to highlight the different trips we took. I included pictures form our Alaskan adventure, our honeymoon in Canada, various kickball tournaments, Easter here at home and of course our one year anniversary in DC. I loved how the mountains and majestic views still came across in the card and the silly kickball pictures are soooooo us! Without further adieu, here is our 2014 Christmas card!

Front. Wishing you a blessed Christmas season and a Happy New Year! < 3 Pinky & Le Husband!

Back. Each card included a hand written message about the places we traveled and a blessed Christmas wish.

WOW! This time of year is packed, isn't it? Thanks for hosting such a fun linkup, ladies! Nine days, who's ready?!

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My lil bit of cheer today, is an impromtu dinner date I had last night with my daddy. Mama B was out of town this weekend, so the three sisters made sure Papa Bear was taken care of when we could. ;)! We had a great dinner full of yummy food and good conversation. I'm a lucky girl, indeed!