I can’t believe in two weeks is Christmas! This holiday season is flying by!
I lit our the second candle on our advent tray yesterday (yeah, I know it’s not anything close to an advent wreath by a long shot, but better than nothing!). Don’t you love my arrangement of the Willow tree figurines that are standing by? :)
Germany had (a lot!) of snow this last week and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it. I really want a white Christmas! My only worry is that the snow might interfere with our travel plans, but at least we have a direct flight from LAX to DUS and we won’t be having a stop-over in London this time. Hopefully the weather will be agreeable next Sunday/Monday!
We spent the whole weekend preparing for out trip (we’re leaving in less than a week!), running errands, deep-cleaning our whole apartment (so that we won’t be coming back to a filthy place!), working on my Christmas cards and preparing packages that need to be sent out. I also had some time to knit, drink tea and watch some Christmas movies (e.g. ‘You’ve got mail’. Love it!).
I really, really love the holiday season. I wish it would last a little longer than it usually does.
Other good things this weekend:
Vanilla tea ♥ Christmas shopping ♥ crocheting ♥ reading ♥ decluttering ♥ watching movies ♥ sunshine ♥ mint chocolate thins ♥ candles ♥ warm socks ♥ blankets ♥ holiday cards from dear friends ♥
Chrissy
December 10, 2012 at 10:11 amWe don’t have a wreath this year either, I, too, arranged candles on a tray! Love those Willow tree figurines, we have some as well.
I can imagine how thrilled you must be to come home soon! How long will you stay?
Hugs xxx
Mikael
December 10, 2012 at 11:59 amNot sure what Advent is, but it reminds me of Neopets (Advent Calendar with gifts every day). Keeping my fingers crossed that you have a white Christmas! <3
Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks
December 10, 2012 at 12:45 pmI love your advent candles … a lot healthier than our advent calendars (yes, plural, thanks to gifts for Gavin!) filled with chocolates! =)
I thought of you this weekend as we had plans to go to our local Christkindlmarket … but, we were rained out. Here’s hoping we’ll be able to go next weekend!
Ti @ A Cup of Ti
December 10, 2012 at 5:20 pmAmen on the not wanting to come home to a filthy place! I hope you have an amazing Christmas trip. <3
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
December 10, 2012 at 5:34 pmSounds like a lovely weekend! I thought of you this morning as I know you are leaving on the 15th and it is just around the corner! :)
I had a really nice weekend as well. I went to a party with Phil, wrapped Christmas gifts, and went to my best friend’s son’s 2nd birthday party. And I ordered my Christmas cards, so unfortunately yours will probably arrive while you are gone! I guess it will stretch out the holiday season for you a bit. ;)
Candace
December 12, 2012 at 7:58 amHave a fantastic holiday with your family. And enjoy the snow. :)