Time for Christmas Cards...

Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is right around the corner. It's hard to believe Advent is starting in two days already! Andy and I are hoping to get our Christmas cards done and ready to go out earlier than usual this year (earlier than our usual anyway!) (47)

We bought matching sweaters for the boys (on huge sale!) - how much longer will they let us dress them in matching outfits, after all? Today we went out to try to find a Christmas tree to take a picture near. No one had theirs out except retail stores, where price tags were hanging off all the ornaments... a little tacky, perhaps. But we're hoping Church will have their Christmas trees up on Sunday, since it is Advent, so the boys can wear their special sweaters to church.

Next step, finding a place to have the cards made. I've been happy with Shutterfly's service, and they have many cards that say "Merry Christmas" rather than "Happy Holidays." And bloggers get 50 free Christmas cards if they blog about their cards... can't beat free! Especially when you're only working 20 hours and your husband's in school!

Their selection is amazing... almost overwhelming! If you can't find something you like here... Here are some links if you want to take a look:
Christmas photo cards http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards
Christmas cards http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards
thank you cards http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thank-you-cards

I found some more religious and Christ-centered cards (click to see):
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