Going into the decorating process, I was exhausted, cranky, and in no mood to be festive. We had a late dinner and I longed for bed time. But I put on my happy face, broke out the camera, and eventually reveled in the magic the kids felt. Their eyes sparkled as brightly as the Christmas lights.
We decorate in sentimental hodge-podge style. Each ornament is a memory and a gift. Our tree is fabulously eclectic and steeped in tradition. I love it.
Choosing an ornament to hang was almost as important as selecting the branch on which it hung.
The lower branches quickly became encumbered, but the big boys made sure the upper branches got their fair share of decoration, as well.
This was Lexi's first year decorating the tree. She loved all ornaments that resembled humans; she deemed them "beebees" and gave them a hug and a kiss before hanging them. It was sweet to watch her.
We posed in front of the tree to commemorate the occasion.
Other signs of Christmas at our house: stockings (hung by the chimney with care).
Nativities I have collected through the years.
A magnetized nativity advent calendar -- best holiday purchase ever!
Evidence of little hands at work.
Teacher gifts in progress.
And most of all....JOY in this merry season.
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We are also the proud (efficient!) owners of a Noble Fir from Costco! Ours is, knock on wood, holding up very well so far. It dropped a LOT of needles the first couple of days (I being a novice was desperately hoping this was normal) but now it isn't dropping many at all.
And...teacher gifts...crap.
Looks like fun and memory making.
Pretty tree! You're looking festive at your house!
Maybe your tree came from Oregon! I, too, was grumpy for our tree decorating--must be a mommy virus, or something. But I love seeing our tree laden with handmade ornaments and decorations the kids pick out each year--much like yours. Hopefully your kids don't pull the tree down like mine already have! Good luck!
love it all!
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