The stockings are hung from the....NEW MANTLE!

My amazing husband strikes again! I had been saying that I wished we had a real mantle (all we had was an uneven stone ledge - no room for garland or anything - so....

...HE BUILT US ONE!!! We had so much fun decorating and then just sat back and admired Mike's handywork.
Mary Patton was especially proud of her Daddy!!
And Hobie enjoyed the view from his new favorite spot - he can see downstairs and upstairs - just the way he likes it!