Decorating the Tree

As is our tradition, Thanksgiving weekend we get all our Christmas decorations out. I put the tree up and lights on after the kids were in bed one night and then we decorated the tree the next evening. The first ornaments to go on the tree are the new ones for the kids. Matt & I look for specific ornaments that match the kids for that year. We get the camcorder out and share why they are receiving their ornament. We do this so that we can remember for years to come!

Katie received this book with glasses...She still loves to read and continues to write when given a chance!

Alex's ornament is a bear cheerleader. Bear is their school mascot. Alex took a cheerleading course from a local VBS this summer and LOVED it. Not only did she enjoy it, she did a great job!Will still loves his firemen! Whenever Maddie gets bored, I ask if she wants to brush my hair. That normally does the trick! She loves to brush, dry & style my hair. So for her ornament, we found a brush & hair dryer!That evening, we kids sat and enjoyed the glow of the tree - with all of their favorite ornaments!