Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets

 Our church, St. Mark Presbyterian, had a House Tour of members' homes recently.  This year, we started with a brunch at church.  Welcoming everyone in our narthex area was this beautiful tree.

 But, we have lots of trees around---this one is our Christmas Card tree---donations are for the Children's Home in Farmington.

We have also recently added this beautiful nativity set---baby Jesus will appear soon.

The first home had this beautiful tree with crocheted ornaments done by the owner's mother.

St. Mark's House Tour

 This was the third year for our St. Mark's House Tour.  This time all of the homes were west of Clarkson Rd.

 First, many of us stopped by church for a brunch.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

 Although we were at my sister's for Thanksgiving, it looked more like Christmas which Eli and Anna LOVED.

 Jane had three trees decorated, revolving with ornaments in motion.

 She also had one with beautiful glass ornaments in her room.

 She had her wagon decorated---"The Candy Cane Express".

 The kids really enjoyed watching the train,

the dancing animals,

 Riding the horses, but occasionally there was trouble in Christmas Paradise.

 Jane's little train was easily de-railed and not so easily put back on.

Sometimes it was just better to sit quietly with Uncle Richard and watch the train go by.  Thanks for hosting our Thanksgiving, Jane and Richard, even if it looked a lot like Christmas.