Decorating our lovely tree by the railroad tracks!

It's Beginning to look like a Hallmark Movie Canonsburg Christmas!

What an honor to be asked to participate in the decorating of one of the town pine trees for Canonsburg's Old Fashioned Christmas sponsored by the Hallmark Channel.  I am sharing some photos of our day spent in Canonsburg decorating the tree and hanging out with Mayor Rhome!

Lauren and I at the borough building checking out the old barn.

I always hang the largest ornaments first, even on this beautiful big pine tree!  These ornaments were huge!

Mayor David Rhome attaching the bows at the top.  We were discussing the best plan of attack for this tall beauty and these very large glittery bows.  The Mayor ended up putting two of them back to back...one on the front facing Pike Street and one on the back. 

Adding more ornaments and picturing myself in a Hallmark 
movie with our wonderful friends and family!

My shirt says It's beginning to look a lot like a Hallmark Canonsburg Christmas!  We love our town and the Hallmark Channel.  I loved these large white snowflakes we added to the tree.  They really popped on the fir.

John in the holiday spirit is attaching some large glitter striped ornaments to the side.  Notice how I am supervising this!

Lauren and I stopping for a cute photo opportunity while working so hard in the windy conditions.  It was starting to rain but we forged through the weather and got the job done.  Lonny helped us by putting wire on the balls.

Teamwork makes the dream work-look how lovely it's looking!

Mayor David Rhome on the ladder again!

A train even came by and waived at us decorating.  I bet that was a first for this engineer!

John was thrilled to wave at the engineer and see this 
large engine coming through.  He LOVES trains!

I am handing Mayor some ornaments for higher up.  
He loved putting those up high.  Perfectionist tree decorator!

Mayor David Rhome, Lauren Ruffing, Debra and John Ruffing proud of the beautiful tree we decorated for our towns celebration.

O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches!

We had a great time volunteering with Mayor David Rhome and Lonnie Flood.  Thank you for letting us be a part of this community event.  The pine tree in the Jean Popp garden got a big "popp" of Christmas cheer this week.  We finished just in time for Canonsburg's Old Fashioned Christmas celebration sponsored 

by Hallmark Channel.    

Decorating an Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration tree today in Canonsburg!

Christmas Celebration in Canonsburg

Today we have the honor of decorating a Hallmark Channel Christmas Tree in Canonsburg in preparation for the Hallmark Channel event at Canonsburg's Old Fashioned Christmas celebration this year.  The event is being held December 6 & 7, 2019 on Pike Street in Canonsburg, PA.  Head over to their website to see the full schedule of events for the two day celebration!  You can find a map here.

My husband John, my daughter Lauren and I will be decorating this tree on Pike Street with the Mayor of Canonsburg, my cousin David Rhome.  We are so excited to be able to help with this event!  We love you Hallmark for the wonderful memories you have given our town!  Our citizens are overjoyed that you are here with us!  

We also want to thank you for providing us with Christmas programming on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries for the past ten years! And we love the new subscription service, Hallmark Movies Now.  The memories you have given families over the years by providing for sale the beautiful cards, ornaments, and gift items in your wonderful stores has been a blessing to all at Christmas and the rest of the year also.  What a joy and blessing to have you as part of our lives in so many ways!  We are so excited to see you on December 6 and 7!    

Christmas Party with Father Jack

Christmas Party at Saint Patrick's Church

Every year we have a Christmas party with the members of the congregation at Saint Patrick's Church in Canonsburg, PA. It is so much fun!  We have soooo much food and a wonderful Egg Nog Punch that Father Jack makes from his own recipe.  It is so creamy and delicious!  The children have such a great time being with family and church friends.  There are many trees and nativities.  Aren't they lovely?

John and Debra in new LandsEnd outfits
in front of the new fireplace!

Isabella and Caroline in matching Ugg boots
and LandsEnd outfits!  So cute!

Jackson and Nana relaxing.  Father Jack
is a fabulous decorator. His trees and 
decor are gorgeous. Thank you to Father 
Jack and all who helped host 
this wonderful annual event!

Happy Fourth of July!!!!

Canonsburg Fourth of July Parade

We had a great day at the Canonsburg Fourth of July Celebration Parade! Watching the Synergy Dancers was fantastic! The weather was perfect and we enjoyed thanking the military for their service.  For our picnic we are swimming, making crafts, and eating!  The food is so fabulous this year.  We are having hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, cucumbers and onions, All American cherry pie, SunButter cupcakes, and star Rice Krispie treats!  Did I say we are eating??

Thank you to www.somewhatsimple.com and The Baker Upstairs for this awesome cupcake recipe! It is a huge hit and we had fun making them as a family! Thank you! God Bless!

Isabella's Sunbutter cupcakes

Star shaped Rice Krispie treats Papa made for the parade viewing!

Nana handing out Rice Krispie stars.

Lots of Veterans were in the parade.  It brought tears to our eyes.  My picture was taken by the Observer Reporter newspaper from Washington, Pennsylvania.  I was so proud to be in the newspaper!

Thank you to all veterans for your service!

We wish you the best Fourth of July! God Bless America!