This is NOT our Elves first Rodeo at the River Ranch....

Our little Norwegian Elf, Gunhild (my Granny's namesake), went on a few wild rides & more this week at our house. She even Coaxed our Hurley Elf (named for my Dad who loved Christmas) & our Baby Elf ....to join in on her antics. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all....

                                               WhooHoo....She's out for a wild ride....

                                                                Peek-a-boo Santa....

                                                    Let's rock n' roll this christmas tree!

                                                   Uh oh!!!.....Sliding down the banister!!!

                                         Too much fun...Wonder how many times she did this???

          Gunhild loves the Steers! This steer, niece Pais...raised & bought from cousin Cowgirl K-8.

                         TeeHee.....Scouting for Ornery & NeeCee, so not to be caught!

                                                   Obviously, this is NOT her first Rodeo!

                                    QUICK!!!  Make like a statue, then they won't see us!!!!

    La-dee-da-da....Hee-Hee :)))

                                                      And, she's off to the races!!!!

 Out for casual ride...Sitt'n pretty!

 Do you think I'll be noticed???

 Quick, ... POSE!

Cute lil stinker! 

Checking the stockings for treasures...

 No one can resist babies! Awe....

A little mutton busting to pass the time! 

 YeeHaw Cowgirl!!! Bling it, I mean Bring it!

 Let's go for a ride!!! But don't tell anyone....

                                                                   Hide & Seek...

                                   Admiring Papa Herman's brand...The Rock'n Keyhole!

 Saddle up for school....

 Trick riding.....

 I LOVE COWS....& I will ride any ranch animal I can!!!

 Hang on, this is one wild ride partner!

 I'm winning.....WhooHoo!!!! ....Teaching the Baby naughty things.....

                             Uh oh!!! ....Sheriff Woody is chastising Gunhild for take'n his HAT!
                                                    Never steal a CowBoy's hat...EVER!

 OK...Is she load'n or tak'n the tree!!!!:)))

 OOPS! Hurley & Baby Elf are starting to join in the game.....

 Silly Baby wants to play!!!!

        Now this fits Hurley to a "T"...My dad, bless his soul, loved Christmas and practical jokes!

                                                  Hurley is mailing his list to Santa....
(My Dad was the downtown mailman in my hometown, along with being a volunteer fireman & Fire Marshall.) Wonderful memories of Christmas this man created!

 The Baby didn't want to be left out of Jesus' Birthday Celebration!

 She has her sweet moments....

 See...WHAT did I tell you?...SWEET!

 Hamming it up, that he wrote his letter to Santa!!!!

AND...Checking it twice!

She certainly was enjoying her JOY!

AND thats....Truth be told!

She may be getting coal in her stocking this year!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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The Bedroom Mantel is ready for Christmas....

Bring on Christmas....The stockings are hung on the mantel with care....Our bedroom fireplace is ready for Christmas !

 I love my Nativity scene...I found this a few years ago. Snatched it up as soon as I saw it! It's carved out of wood. Beautiful & simplistic!!!

This is the mantel in our room. The wood mantel is an antique, probably part of a hutch at one time, love the mirror.

 The stockings are made of cowhide with silver  concho's....

 Love my steer head....

These chairs are comfy and perfect in front of the fire...Great place to watch TV or put your boots on. My tall boots frame the TV (on the right) and add a little character & color to the room. I have my grandmother's  vintage western purses on display as well!

Love my mantel....next project is to find a new bedspread to go with the new decor, the steer head & cowhides in the room....it was time for a look....I will share in a post after the new year....

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Our Christmas Decor is finished...

Our Christmas decor is finished and ready for the big day! I love Christmas..and so did my Dad! I lost him at Christmas, 4 years ago. Decking out the House for Christmas, helps me to remember his love  for Me & Christmas...Just wish he was here in person... Take a look at our kitchen and its transformation....

 Let the fun begin....

 My stocking from childhood always takes its place somewhere in the decor. Love my Scandinavian Santa....

 Bag full of Toys????

 On my dining table...

 I love my elves....And, my Norwegian roots....

 Love this vintage Santa!

 He's so jolly!

 One of the place settings on my table....

 One of the backs... of the dining room chairs....

 Dessert anyone???

 We have a few Woody's on the tree...I kept some of the kids and grand-kids toy's for my tree...

 Love my Pinocchio's...My dad bought this for me...He's quite tall!

 This fun truck sits on the mantel in the dining area...These two Pinocchio's, my Dad brought me from his two trips to Italy...Cherish them greatly....

 The window seat in the kitchen...Perfect for the extra table we will need for Christmas dinner!

 Love my wooden rocking horse....Silly elf hanging on his ear!

 Santa looks like he has a secret or two! Love my full size Santa...He is 21 years old...bought him when granddaughter, K-8 was 1 year old! Love, Love, LOVE!

 Back to the tree...Santa is getting his Jolly started....

 Dining table....love having all my elves scattered around....

 Desserts are everywhere....

 Have you noticed my birthday tablecloth???? Celebrating Jesus' birth at this house! :)

 Santa's Milk and Treat are ready...

 He's so homely, he's cute!

 LOVE....

 Rudolph is ready & waiting ...

 Mrs. Claus is ready to help decorate...

Rowdy the Cowboy is singing a tune while, the elf is placing candy cane ornaments on the tree....

Have a beautiful Christmas season.....

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