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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It's a wrap....

It's a wrap.... This has been a tough year for ME & My RA! Rheumatoid Arthritis can affect everything...physically & socially...Most of you know I have 2 RA's! So.... delayed posting has been more than not this year!...ANY-HOO..... I just finished my Christmas wrapping for our business & a few others...I went simple! Later today I will post my Christmas Decorations....But,  I will leave you a sneak peek of tonight's post...

Simplicity ...I'm all about that! 

 Easy peasy...wrapping this year...It's the gift that counts! :)))

 I had 30 gifts to wrap and have ready by Monday Morning! Burlap ribbon, inexpensive Christmas ornaments from Wal Mart and,  with a little string, a whole bunch & a personalized Christmas Postcard...It was a wrap!

Simple & Ready to give.

 I had post cards made with my fave photo of the season and used as tags on my gifts.

 Halfway done! Whew.....

 I used a food clip to hold the burlap ribbon until I tied the string....

 Loved these big tin heart ornaments!

 Sneak peek of my kitchen table Christmas decor....

Santa spies something in his eye....it's "Christmas"

Merry Christmas y'all

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