Nutcracker Christmas Stairway Silhouettes

It's Christmastime in our home!!! 

At Michaels Craft store recently all of their Halloween crafts were about 80% off. 

I picked up one of Martha Stewart Crafts' Silhouette for just under $2.00!

 ....Wouldn't this would be perfect Christmas decoration if I added a few of my own black paper cutouts that could include other Nutcracker characters? I thought so too!

So all I did was draw a tiny sword for one rat, a full sized nutcracker, and little girl with the nutcracker doll in pencil on black (actually chalkboard paper) and cut it out :) I didn't trace it, but it probably would have been better if I did. I love drawing so it wasn't time consuming or difficult, it was just a fun little craft.
 Here are the results! 

Be Blessed!

 The DIY Wifey,

 

Tate is 9 months old!

It's been a wirlwind of an experience...these last few months!

I'm thankful to say that we have survived it and we are happier than ever! 

We feel so blessed that God's trusted us with raising this sweet little man.

Latest loves:

1. airplane & turbulence game! 

AKA: flying around the house with Daddy :)

2. Tickles with his Momma

3. His Auntie Megan who can without fail always make him laugh.

4. BRUNO, our black lab beast :) If I can't get the fussy train to stop, he can!

5. boxes, remotes, empty waterbottles, (CORDS-- to my constant panic and horrible hiding abilities) tupperware, and pretty much anything that isn't a toy!

6. Tate is growing everyday, and as of three weeks ago, he's started WALKING!!!

If you're wondering...the above little lady is our Goddaughter, and his betrothed. :) 

well, maybe not, but she is our Goddaughter! :) 

He's chomping an apple!

^Momma and son  :)

Daddy and son :)

So very proud that he got that rolling apple!

My wonderful family!

He's a fast learner, and I think we've got an adventurer on our hands!

Watch out Indiana Jones!! :-)

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR TODAY?

Be Blessed! 

The DIY Wifey,