December has come and gone and it has been busy around here with preparations for Christmas, Christmas shopping, Christmas decorating and all things Christmas.
We went to see my husband's family in VA for the weekend, then we came back to NC to get ready for my parents to visit. Spending time with family is the greatest part that I love about holidays. This was the first time that we have spent Christmas at our house. Usually we are traveling. It was extra special for me to see the girls (age 13 and 5) opening their presents in our home Christmas morning. My 5 year old has been excited since the moment I put the stockings up by the fireplace and we started decorating the tree.
Last night, we drove around looking at the Christmas lights. I think our favorite place to go is Pipers Lights. We've started making that a Holiday tradition for our little family. Mr. Piper decorates his entire yard with Christmas lights, and decorations. He even has a little train that he takes people on rides around his yard. He has a little "Country Store" where he sells hot chocolate, popcorn and old fashioned candy. Can't beat the hot chocolate. If you've never been to Pipers Lights and you're ever in Raleigh, NC during the Christmas season, come by Fix It Shop Road and take a tour of Pipers Lights. Merry Christmas everyone and hope you have a very Happy New Year.
P.S. Now I've got to get busy making some new creations for the new year. Always check back to see what's new.
We went to see my husband's family in VA for the weekend, then we came back to NC to get ready for my parents to visit. Spending time with family is the greatest part that I love about holidays. This was the first time that we have spent Christmas at our house. Usually we are traveling. It was extra special for me to see the girls (age 13 and 5) opening their presents in our home Christmas morning. My 5 year old has been excited since the moment I put the stockings up by the fireplace and we started decorating the tree.
Last night, we drove around looking at the Christmas lights. I think our favorite place to go is Pipers Lights. We've started making that a Holiday tradition for our little family. Mr. Piper decorates his entire yard with Christmas lights, and decorations. He even has a little train that he takes people on rides around his yard. He has a little "Country Store" where he sells hot chocolate, popcorn and old fashioned candy. Can't beat the hot chocolate. If you've never been to Pipers Lights and you're ever in Raleigh, NC during the Christmas season, come by Fix It Shop Road and take a tour of Pipers Lights. Merry Christmas everyone and hope you have a very Happy New Year.
P.S. Now I've got to get busy making some new creations for the new year. Always check back to see what's new.