I don’t usually get things done early.
In fact, most times, I’m not even on time.
But this year, trimming the tree came early.
Early being a completely relative term.
Victoria had to leave in the evening which meant we had a long afternoon to find a tree, bring it home and decorate like crazy.
And that’s exactly what we did.
The option, waiting to decorate the tree and missing the chance to have all the kids there to participate, just paled in comparison.
So the tree crew was dispensed.
An unsuspecting tree was selected, purchased and brought home.
The Christmas decorations came out.
And the lights and ornaments went up.
The kids were in the zone, I tell ya.
I don’t think I even put a finger on one macaroni ornament, the kids were so focused.
Tori stood at the ready as the tree was decorated furiously, lest it all topple over from an overabundance of ornaments placed about knee level.
What our littlest lack in spacial reasoning they make up for in enthusiasm.
And so, this year, we have successfully trimmed our tree.
Decked our halls.
Ahhhh. And it feels so good.
Now I just have baking, shopping, and wrapping left to do.
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We did our tree tonight too… I am so excited we will have a little more time to enjoy it because we did it a little earlier this year! Merry Christmas to your wonderful family from New England…Ya’ll are missed!
lovely photos as always! love your tree too:)
Sweet Christmas decorating memories.
Such a sweet idea!
Beautiful family!
oh we got our tree all loaded up today as well
We put our tree up the day after Thanksgiving, while family was still here too!
What a beautiful family! I am so happy that a friend sent me your blog!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
We might get one today… I am not sure though. I have been so behind the ball on all things for our family. : ( Yours looks great and the kids are so stinking cute.
OH how fun!! We are usually bad getting the tree up too but I am determined (I hope) to do it before the day is over although I need Hubs to get it from the attic Ha… OOPS. well at least our Elf has brought out our stocking so I’m a bit ahead of the game?…a little ha..
Beautiful pics, Stefanie!!!!!
I am sure it was super special to do this ALL together as a family Stef. beautiful!!!
So glad you were able to put up the tree with all your children! Such wonderful memories!!!
YAY for tree decorating!!! It’s one of my favorite things 🙂 And these photos are beautiful!!
~Tabitha
Lucky for you that Tori was supporting your tree! Ours also almost toppled under the “uneven distribution” of ornaments on the lower two feet. 🙂
Like you, I have cookie baking, card creating (and addressing), shopping and wrapping left to do. But there is something about the serenity of sitting by the glow of a beautiful tree in the evenings.
Glad you got to squeeze it in while all of your kiddos were home!
so happy to see you have all your babies home!
I love these photos. Looks like they had a great time.
How special that all your kiddos could be there to decorate the tree together. With all those little elves, I’m sure your tree was decorated lickety split. How fun.
Thanks for the photos! Every day, I mean, every day…… my daughter asks if the “pretty girl with the red lipstick” is on the computer. She means Victoria! She is in love with Victoria and just beams when she sees her blonde hair and red lipstick. I think Santa just may have to leave her some in her stocking……… Blessings!!