Oh, no! I forgot I had a blog!

No, not really.

We've just been busy here, getting Advent off the ground. Here's the Jesse Tree this year:

And the Jesus stocking on the mantle:

(And above the mantle is a lovely garland and print from the lovely Lesley Austin.)

The daily prayers for Advent are up: 

And the hutch holds Advent calendars:

And here is Sydney, saying, "See? You can too have nice things."

Happy Eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas!