We waited for our longest time EVER before decorating the house for Christmas this year. We waited TWO days after Thanksgiving. Not kidding. The fact that this was due to us traveling to and from Tucson for Thanksgiving is neither here nor there. I've been in the Christmas spirit since, like, August, and I was DYING to make the house match my mood. I knew it would be even better this year since my husband was actually home AND Matty was old enough to "help."
And boy . . . did he help.
First up, the tree . . . and a random strand of jingle bells packed in with it. These were, by far, the coolest thing EVER.
And, as with everything, in the mouth it went. So Mommy took it away.
No matter--there was a tree to worry about.
"Helping" with the lights meant trying to pull them off as Daddy was trying to put them on. Fun fun. :)
Helping Daddy put lights and garland on the banister was just an excuse to play with his tractor on the stairs, which he's normally not allowed to do.
Stockings up! I hope to eventually invest in some NICE, personalized stockings for the family. But, I figured there was no point until we decide that our family is complete. So, until then, these $1 felt ones from Wal-Mart will have to do.
Absolutely love my Nativity display I picked up Korea, of all places. So simple, so beautiful.
The newest addition to our holiday decor, my Scentsy nativity warmer. Absolutely LOVE this (and the Iced Pine scent isn't too bad either!)
We finished up the tree while MJ napped. What a surprise that was when he woke up! He pointed individually at almost every single ornament and wanted to know what each one was. His favorite? Bob and Larry from 'Veggie Tales' on a sled. Although the lit-up house from 'Christmas Vacation' was a close second.
Seeing the lights out front for the first time. It's only part-way done, but it will do for now.
We found Oskar's holiday costume in the box of Christmas stuff. He was NOT amused.
MJ didn't seem to mind (mainly because 'Thomas the Tank Engine' was on TV).
Merry Christmas, everyone! Hope you're all getting in the holiday spirit!
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