No more screaming Santa photos!

Molly absolutely adores Santa Claus!!

She keeps talking about how he's going to come down the chimney, and can't open any presents until Santa comes...When we asked her if she wanted to take an adventure to go see Santa she nearly exploded...it's almost too cute to stand.

While we were waiting for the pictures to develop, Gabe decided $1.50 was absolutely worth every penny for a carousel ride.

Historic Homes Parlor Tour 2010

The Berry House is a c.1895 Italianate, and has never been on the tour before. We were excited to be the first homeowners to open her up to the public, and happily received rave reviews for all our hard work.

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The view from just inside the front door

Looking up the staircase
Closeup of mantle

Living room looking into family room

Family room

The built-in in the family room (we converted it from a formal dining room...)

Molly's elephant reading her favorite christmas book

More family room

Gabe's wall of accomplishments in the office

View from the kitchen door

Kitchen

Dining room

My grandmother's china & family silver

Mom & Dad loaned us some of their kerosene lanterns, and they absolutely were the perfect touch on this 1900 cabinet we found in the basement.

Molly's table

Our newly finished bathroom. Gabe's mom made the curtains & shower curtain after I couldn't find what I wanted available in the stores. ( I got more compliments on them than I can count...I think I owe her more flowers!)

The guestroom

The back hallway.

(Ask Gabe what he thinks of the black coathooks next time you see him.)

The aftermath. We were so tired we sat on the floor and ate our lunch basket.

Our lunch basket provided by the Historic Committee. It was superb.