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Tourin’ The Blogosphere For Christmas Cheer

December 17, 2007 by Susan

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Christmas Tour of HomesBooMama’s decking the halls and so is the rest of the Mommy Bloggin’ world. We couldn’t risk being the Kranks of the blogosphere, and we really want to help bring lots of guests to all of the great parties you all are throwing… so we’re joining in the fun… as much as we can…

As we’ve mentioned in posts gone by, Janice and I, along with our workaholic mom, Joan, live crazy busy lives as work-at-home moms running two online stores and of course 5 Minutes for Mom. Well Christmas for us goes beyond crazy as our two stores are TOY STORES! And yes… that means all night order processing and the most unbalanced living you’ve seen this side of Wall Street.

As I type, our just-turned 67 year old mother is spending her birthday doing her fourth all-nighter in the last 10 days.

I know… I know… it’s insane and beyond awful. We feel so guilty that she is working so hard, but these babies of ours keep us so busy with their version of all-nighters.

(Right now it is 4:30 am and Sophia has just finally stopped fussing and gone to sleep in her crib. Scratch that… Now it’s 4:45 am… and I just got back from putting Julia back to bed after a far too routine night waking.)

Our mom is a crazy workaholic, and she can’t bear saying no to customers and refuses to let any toys miss the big day. I’m constantly begging her to stop taking orders and for the last week I keep sending customers to our competitors. Yes, that’s crazy too I know…

We’ve hired a couple neighborhood moms to help, but it still hasn’t relieved my mom of enough workload.

So, we need to beg your kindest pardons as we won’t be able to attend your many fabulous festive get-togethers. Janice and I need to spend every extra minute we have helping my mom get through this last week of Christmas crunch-time.

As for me, I’m quickly finishing this post and going to get a few hours of sleep so that I can take over answering the phones tomorrow.

But before I go, let me take you on our tour…

Last year, for Boomama’s Christmas Tour, Janice posted her decorations. So this year was my turn.

But first, Jackson and Olivia say hello from their house:

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My house is a small town house – so there isn’t too much to show you. We are really crammed in here as we have the office for our business in my basement. But we are happy and cozy.

Julia loves the Christmas dress Janice bought her. How cute is she?!?

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Getting a shot of a two year old and a two month old is not easy. But I love this one of Julia and Sophia:

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Here are some of our favorite decorations:

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And here is our tree:

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Merry Christmas to you all and we hope you have a wonderful time touring…

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57 Comments

  1. Michie says

    December 30, 2007 at 8:41 am

    Thank you for sharing. The kids look so cute!

    Reply
  2. Cat says

    December 25, 2007 at 3:42 pm

    Thanks for the holiday smiles! 🙂

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  3. cheryl says

    December 21, 2007 at 6:51 pm

    Your children are beautiful! Loved your tree with the doves. Thank you for inviting us in to view all your Christmas decorations.

    Reply
  4. Dianne says

    December 20, 2007 at 12:59 pm

    Merry Christmas! The babies are the cutest part of your tour! Sweethearts!!!
    I like your tree a lot too.

    Reply
  5. melody is slurping life says

    December 18, 2007 at 8:59 pm

    Everyone and everything is beautiful.

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  6. Jendi - again says

    December 18, 2007 at 2:59 pm

    oops – didn’t put my link in correctly on my first comment. Should work on this one.

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  7. jendi says

    December 18, 2007 at 2:57 pm

    Glad you joined in even though you are so busy. Glad to hear your business is doing well.
    I love the gold ribbon on your tree!
    Plus, all the kids are so cute in their Christmas clothes!

    Reply
  8. amydeanne says

    December 18, 2007 at 2:09 pm

    lovely pictures! and your girls are such dolls!

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  9. jenn says

    December 18, 2007 at 1:14 pm

    I love your tree!!! and your ornaments are beautiful!! but im thinking i like your lil elves the best 🙂 they are dolls!!

    Reply
  10. Liza's Eyeview says

    December 18, 2007 at 12:13 pm

    Beautiful .. so beautiful (kids and decorations 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    December 18, 2007 at 9:26 am

    Enjoyed my visit. Merry Christmas!

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  12. Tiff says

    December 18, 2007 at 9:26 am

    Those outfits are the cutest!!! where did you find them??? Your tree is gorgeous!

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  13. BJ says

    December 18, 2007 at 8:12 am

    I really like the train. And what beautiful children! Merry Christmas! (I was up until 3 am trying to get my printer to work with my new computer so I could print off an invoice for our business. I’m not feeling too bad, but that was only ONE night. I hope you ladies all stay healthy for Christmas – try to rest!)

    Reply
  14. zamejias says

    December 18, 2007 at 6:15 am

    Love the kids’ attire. They are so charming in it. And I love your tree too. Merry Christmas!

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  15. Jenn says

    December 18, 2007 at 12:46 am

    Beautiful – your house, your children – just beautiful! May you and your whole family be blessed in this new year. Have a wonderful holiday!

    Reply
  16. Diana says

    December 17, 2007 at 10:02 pm

    Your pictures! I love them. Your kids are precious, and your tree is beautiful. I love the ornament and the train, too.

    Reply
  17. swirlingnotions says

    December 17, 2007 at 7:20 pm

    OK . . . new mommy question. So you buy the Christmas outfits to wear before Christmas to take pics in so that you can actually send them out before the date? Ridiculous, I know. But I actually wonder these things.

    By the way, another site with helpful party stuff and a way to help out at the same time is http://www.generouspour.com — they’ve got entertaining tips and recipes from celebrity chefs, a ‘party pack’ with invitations and menu templates, and each time you download a featured holiday tune Clos du Bois will give $1 to Share Our Strength.

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  18. T with Honey says

    December 17, 2007 at 5:59 pm

    I love all the little girls in their red velvet with white fur trimmed dresses!!

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  19. jen says

    December 17, 2007 at 5:12 pm

    Your family is just adorable and your tree is gorgeous. Have a very Merry Christmas.
    ~Jen

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  20. on the Rock says

    December 17, 2007 at 4:56 pm

    The kids look great! And the tree is so pretty.

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  21. Ruth says

    December 17, 2007 at 4:49 pm

    i love your inukshuk tree ornament! and your sweet little girls are incredible as well!

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  22. Southern Heart says

    December 17, 2007 at 4:27 pm

    Your home and decorations are lovely….and you have such beautiful children!

    Merry Christmas,

    Andrea

    Reply
  23. Karen cox says

    December 17, 2007 at 3:49 pm

    Oh your decorations are wonderful, but ooooooooooh look at those faces on those children! They decorate the room. Merry Christmas, Karen

    Reply
  24. Linda says

    December 17, 2007 at 3:43 pm

    I love the snowman ornament! CUTE PICS!!!

    Have a very Merry Christmas

    Reply
  25. crookedeyebrow says

    December 17, 2007 at 2:48 pm

    The kids are adorable.

    Beautiful tree!

    Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  26. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    December 17, 2007 at 2:31 pm

    Aww, I love the photos of your girls together and the one of Jackson and Olivia as well! 🙂 Such a lot of holiday cute-ness you’ve got going on over there!

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  27. Amy P says

    December 17, 2007 at 2:24 pm

    What beautiful decorations. And the kiddos are adorable!

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  28. jessica says

    December 17, 2007 at 2:11 pm

    Merry Christmas! The children are beautiful and everything looks lovely!

    Reply
  29. Fresh Girl says

    December 17, 2007 at 2:04 pm

    My goodness, it was hard to look past those adorable children to see the decorations, but I finally pulled myself away. Your tree is beautiful! And I absolutely LOVE that metal train engine…what a great piece.

    Hope you get all your work done in time to enjoy Christmas! Have a blessed one!

    Reply
  30. jenni says

    December 17, 2007 at 1:59 pm

    Oh, your children are BEAUTIFUL! Definitely the prettiest ornaments at your house! Everything else is so sweet and homey too…TFS!

    Reply
  31. ChupieandJsmama says

    December 17, 2007 at 1:54 pm

    The pictures of the kids are gorgeous! And I love your tree too. Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
  32. Cafemommy says

    December 17, 2007 at 1:42 pm

    Love the ribbon on the tree! So pretty — bringing Holiday Cheer!

    Reply
  33. liz says

    December 17, 2007 at 1:13 pm

    very pretty.. love it all

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  34. Jennifer says

    December 17, 2007 at 1:13 pm

    Gorgeous decorations. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you & yours!

    Jennifer 🙂

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  35. boomama says

    December 17, 2007 at 1:11 pm

    First of all, you went way above and beyond to mention this tour thing when y’all are pulling all-nighters. 4:45 IN THE MORNING? Makes me want to get in the bed right now. 🙂 So thanks for taking the time to mention everything – y’all are always so gracious and kind.

    Second of all, I totally agree with AM. LOOK AT THOSE SWEET BABIES! OH, THE CUTENESS! 🙂

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  36. Tina says

    December 17, 2007 at 1:08 pm

    I Love your tree. How pretty.

    Reply
  37. Lauren says

    December 17, 2007 at 12:57 pm

    I love your ornaments, and the pictures of your kids are ADORABLE!

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  38. Beth young says

    December 17, 2007 at 12:47 pm

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  39. Melissa Markham says

    December 17, 2007 at 12:13 pm

    The children are beautiful! And I thought I was busy;) May God bless you and your family during this hectic season! I hope you all get to catch up on your sleep soon!

    Reply
  40. Susanne says

    December 17, 2007 at 12:08 pm

    Love the kid’s pictures. Too sweet!

    Reply
  41. Veggiemomof2 says

    December 17, 2007 at 12:06 pm

    I have a train just like that one that is DS’s stocking holder!

    Reply
  42. Stephanie says

    December 17, 2007 at 11:50 am

    Great photos! Great decor! Stay healthy in the midst of all that craziness! 🙂 Merry Christmas…

    Reply
  43. KC says

    December 17, 2007 at 10:58 am

    Love all the decorations.. all the kids look so cute. Thanks for having us.

    Reply
  44. Hootin' Anni says

    December 17, 2007 at 10:47 am

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, the top three photos are BEST all around.

    Mine’s posted. I have two versions.

    A thumbnail short version
    and
    a
    slide show long version.

    Reply
  45. Sheila says

    December 17, 2007 at 10:31 am

    I love the pictures of the kids, how precious!

    Reply
  46. Jen says

    December 17, 2007 at 10:17 am

    I love all the girls Christmas dresses so cute!

    Jackson is adorable too in his Christmas hat. Your place looks lovely and I really like the ornaments.

    (((HUGS))) to you all and your mom. Busy busy season and I can hear on the newborn’s sleeping stages hehe.

    Reply
  47. Julie says

    December 17, 2007 at 10:13 am

    Love your adorable little Santas! Your place looks very lovely.

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  48. Shera - A Frog In My Soup says

    December 17, 2007 at 10:01 am

    How beautiful! Even busy with your business and newborns you have managed to pull off a far more decorated and beautiful Christmas scene than I!

    Merry Christmas Girls!

    Reply
  49. So Blessed... says

    December 17, 2007 at 9:50 am

    Loved your precious little Christmas helpers. They will LOVE those pictures when they are about sixteen…

    Blessings, Joanne

    Reply
  50. Multi-tasking Mommy says

    December 17, 2007 at 9:49 am

    LOVE your tree, it’s so gorgeous!

    Come check out my place:
    http://circleoflifeblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/christmas-home-tour-07.html

    Reply
  51. Tiany says

    December 17, 2007 at 9:47 am

    what sweet pictures! I love the little Santa outfits! Hope you all have a very blessed and Merry Chrsitmas! Thanks for all you do ! 🙂

    My Tour is at http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Tiany/443182/

    Reply
  52. Antique Mommy says

    December 17, 2007 at 9:31 am

    Your children are adorable. Who needs decorations when you’ve got all that cuteness about the house?

    Reply
  53. Rhonda says

    December 17, 2007 at 9:17 am

    I love your tree and the way the ribbon has been draped on. Very festive! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  54. Jennifer, Snapshot says

    December 17, 2007 at 8:48 am

    Beautiful!!

    Reply

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