Randy's Visit

After spending Thanksgiving in Birmingham, Randy rode back to North Carolina with us to help get the house decorated for Christmas. (For those who don't know, Randy is very talented at that kind of thing.)

In a week, Randy worked almost nonstop helping to transform the house. He spent hours making live garland and other decorations from magnolia leaves, cedar trees, pine, etc. When he was finished, it was really beautiful. I don't know if we'll ever get him up here again, though, after working him so hard!

He spent the first couple of days in the garage making the magnolia garland.

He put it on the banister, as well as other places throughout the house.

It was even prettier with the lights and ribbons.

And, yes, he made all the ribbons too!

The wreath he made to go over the fireplace was a bugger to hang!

But it was beautiful once it was in place.

The tree and the mantle were some of my favorites! He helped make our first Christmas here really special! Thanks Randy!!