Advent at our house

In early December, we decorated our Christmas tree. We always have a live tree, as I love the smell of the pine needles. The kids were excited to get their ornaments out and to put them up, which ends up being a chaotic undertaking. We get them an ornament every year, and I usually try to pick one that somehow pertains to something they like, or to something that they have been interested in. We have ornaments representing Veggie Tales, Bob the Builder, Barbies, Pooh and his friends, American Girls, firetrucks, football, cats and LOTS of construction equipment. I love looking back and remembering how the kids and their interests have changed over the years. SOMEDAY I will write down all the memories that go with each ornament.
Nina was a little sad that she didn't have as many ornaments as everyone else, but I'm sure she will catch up soon!






The reason the tree is a bit bare on the bottom is because we had to kitty-proof it ;-)) Little midnight thought the tree was a GREAT hideout!