The "Treasures" on the Farm

Tradition: The week after Christmas there is a "Ho Down" at the Hampton farm in Missouri!

Oh... and it's crazy... crazy fun! I think the most we fit in the small farm house was 30 people at once and maybe it slept 23 the night before :). Talk about intimate... no cell service, no cable, no internet... 100% quality time with everyone for a week! Woo I think I could without talking for at least a week now!!! But, it was great! While we were at it... us-ins sister-in-laws decided not to sit around all week... so you ask what we did? Oh yes, we scavenged the old houses on PaPa's farms. They were great grandparents houses... and boy did we find some treasures!!!

So below enjoy looking through some of the good, the crazy, and the treasures that we found in Missouri!

Of course... the trip included LOTS of pictures... here is one of many!

The infamous... Hampton Farm House... yes this is where nearly 23 people SLEPT one night!

Here are the wonderful PaPa and Grandma Hampton, we love them dearly!

Did I mention, we play cards... A LOT!

While the women scavenged... the men cut down wood for the furnace!

Oh and must we mention the horribly embarrassing make-up lessons that took place! Let's just say, I got lots to learn... and buy! :)

And the dishes... and the culprates! Cheryl and Grandma had a blast cooking... with EVERY utensil and pot available...

...and we had the joys of clean up! But oh was her cooking worth it!!!

The run down great grandparents houses... we tore through! Beautiful antiques!

And for the fun....

Oh and the treasures...

Papa Hampton looked at us like we were crazy for getting all this stuff... but, we told him... oh just wait til you see what we turn this into!

Geesh we got lots of stuff! Thanks to the Manuels... they brought a trailor :)

Oh I can't wait to DIY all of this goodness!!!

Did I mention we crafted A LOT while we were there too :) so fun!!! And don't you love the Crafts N Trends Bow in her hair :)

And the WHOLE crew... yea we hardly all fit on the porch :)

And then just the two of us! We LOVE the farm!

Stay tuned for the DIY's to stem from this!!!

Christmas Time is Here...

Ok, so I am a little late on posting decor pics of my house and the posed picture of Parker mounting the star on the tree... but, believe me, it has been aseason to remember!

HAHA HIS FACE LOOKS LIKE HE IS STRUGGLING!

The start of December was me with this awful flu strand... yes it lasted a WHOLE week, even caused us to have to postpone our Christmas Party. Anyways... got through that, then spent a day in the hospital with my poor hubby who totaled my car (not

his fault by the way)... praise the Lord he is fine and backin working order :). I am in constant praise for his life these days, each moment is so very precious. Oh, did I mention we got the "move forward" to go to North Africa/Spain from our church...? Yea, we leave in January (stay tune for updates). So, im telling ya, it has been a whirlwind.

But, for now enjoy these pics... they take me back over the couple weeks... entirely glorifying our Father, for life, blessings, family, friends, and each other!

OUR FIRST VILLAGE!

YAY IT IS FINISHED... AND IT THERE IS A FEW PRESENTS :)

OUR LITTLE FAMILY!

"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree"

House is decorated (pics to come)... and the last thing to purchase was the tree

! It's done and yet it isn't decorated yet because unfortunately I came down with something... oh well I am "resting" and hoping it will get done before our 2nd Annual Christmas Party tomorrow night... sooo much to do!!!

We were going to start the tradition of cutting down a tree ourselves, but we hear

d they aren't always the best and usually overpriced (any other experiences on that

?), so we went to ol' faithful, Home Depot!

I LOVE our tree, it's the best yet! Ha ok we have only had one before, but still

the best yet!

"O Christmas Tree" Is Up!!!