Decorating For Christmas

Well, this was not really my favorite year decorating, but its done.

I was behind, which drove me nuts since I am usually done the day after Thanksgiving, but it had to wait till the weekend after this time. Then it became a two-day process since it was combined with an early morning Walmart and shopping run and many more chores. We got everything but the tree up during the day, then assembled the tree after the kids were in bed, then got the lights on during nap Sunday, then waited for Lorelei to wake up to put on ornaments (big mistake!). Then we were done. ;) Next year I think I'll do most of it after sending them away and then just save a few ornaments for her to help with. :)

Honestly though, we are very excited about Christmas this year. To hear Lorelei's reactions to each and every decoration just makes it so much more exciting and special. We get to hear "(gasp!) Oh wow!" about almost everything. She was very, very excited about our tree and I'm glad that we made sure to squeeze it in the apt this year, even if it has to be in the playroom. :)

Makin likes the lights and the singing snowman...so he is pretty happy about it as well. :)


Makin Sunday afternoon, still dressed cute from church.


















Had to break out the Christmas outfits. Gonna have to get something to prop up for future pictures. :)
















Lorelei enjoying her tree in her room and checking out her handprint from last year. She has a grand total of 3 ornaments on her tree. She wanted them all on the big tree. She also has pink lights. :) My plan is for each child to have their own tree in their room and decorate how they want. Maybe we'll have time to make some garland later. She loves falling asleep with the lights on. (Don't worry, we unplug them when we go to bed.)










"New hiding place!" Great.


I love, love having our decorations up and am so glad we get to enjoy them. Can't wait for all the fun things we are looking forward to this month!