It was a wonderful Christmas!!

All the family was home for the holidays!

My son Jon Eric & 2 GRANDsons. 

My daughter Ashley and the GRANDS l

All the kids and Santa... Santa comes to the house every year... It's a tradition we have had last 10 years!

The holidays are magical.. so grateful for family- so grateful for you, my friends who stop by everyday!

Wishing all of you a very happy new year!

Valarie  

Happy Holidays!!!

Wishing you much merriment!!

Valarie 

Historic McKinney - Cottage FOR SALE!!!

Cute new cottage located in Historic McKinney-  

Bright light and cheery!!

Love the kitchen area- 

Spacious...

(Photos courtesy of Double H Realty)

Call me to preview this adorable cottage!

Valarie
www.valariekerby.net

counting down....

Santa is coming soon!!

Hope you all are counting down and having a joyful time planning!

Valarie 

Speechless....

There is no word to say how sorry we are for the families of Newtown, CT. 

For you that follow my blog know that both of our daughters are teachers so it hits so close to home.

I am so sorry for all the families - we continue to pray.....

Valarie 

Enjoying home....

Dining room at a glance... Counting down the days till our family is together... 

Loving the K ornament -- 

Don't you love Santa Claus ornaments? 

I love my glittery snowflakes hanging off my chandy!

Thanks for stopping by -
Valarie   

A day at Neiman Marcus!

The girls have a family tradition... I have lost count how many years we have done this.... Every year for Christmas we take my Mama to the Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus for a "fancy luncheon" as my GRANDson calls it.  

Sharing a few snaps of the event... 

Me, GRANDson, Daughter Ashley before departure at my house.. 

My Mama & her cousin Carolyn... (My mom is only child so her cousin is very special to her- like sisters!) 

(L-R) Mama, Ashley, Wesley, my sister Pam, Me, niece Haley Jayne, and in front Carolyn 

Ooh la la!! 

Loving this ornament!  Mackenzie Childs work always impressive!  

Loved the ornaments wrapped around the tree! 

The GRANDson got to drop in for lunch - a few years back he was out of school on the day we went and we did a trail with him.. He loved, really LOVED IT! Last year he didn't get to go and this year he said " I AM GOING TO THE FANCY LUNCH" ..  We love having him around ... Obviously he was loving the toy section!!  

The Christmas Tree this year! 

Love the snow owl!

Hope you enjoyed the tour!
Valarie  

In the Spirit.....

Found this old wire basket in trash pile on the corner... ran some ribbon through it and filled with poinsettias -

Reflections of the dining area... loving my glittery star garland... 

We hung lights on the roof line, wreaths on all our windows...

You getting your nest ready?
Happy Friday!
Valarie

McKinney Holiday Home Tour...

It was amazing!! I have to say this was one of the best Christmas tours ever!! 

Snapped a few pictures with my iphone so these are NOT the quality of pictures these home deserve.. but had to share!! I knew you were waiting to see them!! 

You ready? 

Fabulous right!!! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Valarie