Wordless Wednesday : It's Beginning...

 ... to look a lot like Christmas!

Santa won't be able to miss our house this year :)

My Waters are Marbled with Xmas Spirit!

So I tried to get a little festive with my nails this Christmas.  I had red, green and gold polish however the gold didn't quite show up so I ditched it since it just came out white otherwise.

I'm not entirely happy with how they turned out.  I was rushing as I had to hurry to the shops to meet Liam after his gym session for some last minute Christmas shopping.  I didn't give them enough time to settle in between coats or dry before I started the clean up process, which resulted in mass smudging and random bits of polish falling on them.

Oh well, it could be worse. And considering that this is one of my first few attempts at water marbling I guess I'm pleased! I certainly do feel very festive when I look at my fingers now! :)

Myer Christmas Windows

We went into the city to see the infamous Myer Christmas windows.  I used to love going every year as a child, and remember the excitement lining up and then finally getting to see the pretty decorations and the moving Christmas displays! 

Santa wonders whether Liam has been naughty or nice? I see he's on the elf's Christmas list! :)

When I was a child though, the windows seemed much fancier and so much longer. I remember impatiently waiting to get to the next window and they seemed to stretch for miiiiiiiles.  This visit was all over and done with in about 15 minutes.  

To be honest, the models on display creeped me out a little! They were scary and reminded me of Mr Wood from the Goosebumps books.  Wow, that's a weird memory awakening right there! I hadn't thought about those books in years.  Must see if I can dig them up and give them a read! 

Anyway, I make the Christmas windows sound terrible.  They're not. They're the spirit of Christmas, and part of a holiday tradition I grew up with, and I'm sure many people will remember fondly.

I'm glad we went to see them, it was so nice to hear all the excitable kids watching the displays and chattering and laughing about their Christmas plans.  Impatiently counting down the sleeps til Christmas, and what Santa will bring them!

I just love this time of year, and all the excitement and joy that surrounds it!