Deck the halls and other holiday prep!

Figured it would be fun to document a few more of my house decorations and a couple of recipes and preparations that I made this year.

I loved our Christmas tree this year. But I tell ya, next year it's going in the corner where that lamp is back there! Furniture placement in the living room just doesn't work like it is with a big tree. 

Dining room set up.

                                       My cute hubby doing dishes and my view from the breakfast nook.

Some of the recipes I'm planning to make as sides for our Christmas dinner are linked below. The green beans look especially delicious! 

Green beans: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/green-beans-caramelized-shallots

Brussel Sprouts: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/brussels-sprouts-with-pancetta

I've had the pleasure of going to two Christmas piano recitals so far. I've loved watching Carson, Emerson and Ava play the piano- brings me such joy to see a passion for music growing in these sweet little ladies. After Ava's recital, Josh and I hit up the new Cheddar's in Gastonia. Holy cow- do they have a great lunch special! We will be going back again soon!