Joy to the World

Last weekend I started on some heavy duty Christmas shopping.  I didn't buy a single gift for other people.  Oh stop it, it's not what you think!  My mom and I picked up several different things to decorate my new home for the Holidays.  It was very exciting (to say the least)!  We now have a tree, lights, several ornaments, garlands and even a wreath in my living room... all in bags or boxes.  I'm off to Whitehorse (that's right... the one in the Yukon) to visit a dear friend.  I'm lucky to be her Maid of Honour for her upcoming wedding in February - SUPER exciting!  Anyway, what I'm saying here is all that stuff from last weekend will continue to sit here until I get back on Monday - then Alex and I can get started on the decorating (eeeee!  Yep, I let out a little squeal just thinking about it!!).I couldn't help but leave one little tiny touch of Holiday Cheer as I'm off to the true Great White North...Plus, I just happened to have one last little plant that didn't fit in either terrarium #1 or #2, and it needed a little home.  Isn't this mug just delightful?  I'm not sure I'll be able to get rid of it once Christmas has passed.  Is that nuts?  I just figure you can always use the reminder that celebrating Christmas is a joyful time, and that I always have reason to be joyful for the day that little baby came into the world to redeem us.Here is where the mug of joy sits, as I stare at it now.I can't wait to share all about Whitehorse.  I can't wait to get back and decorate our home.  I can't wait to celebrate Christmas.  Anyone with me (at least on the last 2)?Here's where I link up.