Little by little the decorations have been trickling out.
Back when I had all kinds of time, I would be the first one on the block to get the Christmas stuff out – the day after Thanksgiving.
Now, with the appearance of children, and chaos, I’m considering it a minor victory that both trees are up and we are decorated – with twenty, nineteen, uh… eighteen days to spare even!
Although you’d think I’d be able to get done twice as fast with two extra pairs of hands helping out.
Right. Although I do love the fact that each and every ornament went on our tree in the living room.
In the past I would have the “bottom layer” of ornaments that were deemed “unworthy” for our tree. They were either kind of falling apart or just not “nice enough” to put on the tree. But with the girls, each ornament is a treasure to behold. I think that the little tag Addie made for us that was on our present from preschool last year now has a prime spot on the tree. Whereas before? It would have been relinquished to the bottom of the box.
It is those little treasures – and the reminder to appreciate them – that truly make this the most wonderful time of the year.
Great shot, I love the window you have to put the tree in front of. O know what you mean about the ornaments. I like pulling them out and remembering who made it of gave it to us. I am looking forward to having ones that my boys make.
I agree this is a wonderful time of the year.
The first thing that came to my mind is how awesome that window is. Perfect for a awesome tree. It really is funny how the girls really do treasure every ornament. This year the first ornament Natalya chose to hang was a paper baby Jesus that she made in preschool! And they had a story for every one. Treasured moments for sure.
What a lovely tree! Great shot, the color, the mood….I love it!
I see matching outfits…..is there a tease of a Christmas card pic coming??
Thanks, girls! I love that window, too. We have another one that is exactly the same in the living room, too. Which just begs for a Christmas tree…so that is why I “have” to do 2 trees! Plus this one is “fake” and I still get a real tree, too! Our house smells amazing.
And Dawn – those skirts were church clothes…still don’t have a Christmas card pic yet…working on it!
how lucky are you to have two gorgeous windows like that?! Your tree is nearly as gorgeous as the two angels decorating!
I have to chime in on the window-love too! We’ve already gone Christmas-lighting a couple times, and your house would surely draw huge gasps of delight with twin trees. We haven’t gotten a tree up yet, but I can’t wait to relive those memories.
And what gorgeous helpers (and reminders!) they are — love it!
stunning shot Dawn! love it! hey, can you email me??? i don’t know how to get a hold of you! tracey@shuttersisters.com . thnx!! : )