Oh Christmas Tree

My men in my life endulged me and helped me decorate our tree. They were just as excited as I was. Last year I got all stressed about everything being perfect. Perfect time, perfect place, perfect atmosphere, blah, blah, blah. This year I took a step back and decided being with my family and doing it together was perfect. Don't get me wrong, I still had a few cringes when the ornaments that I thought needed to be "safe" (from the footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, the like)were low down for tiny hands to touch. But, it's their tree too. They are making their memories. I always loved listening to my mom tell stories about the ornaments. I try to do the same with the boys. I need to remember they are BOYS and things that I think are way fun, they think...hmmm... how can I turn that into a ball?

They stayed interested for the entire time this year! I will consider that a success.

I think the tree turned out beautifully.

I had to throw one of the mantel in as well. I am getting 8 x 10s of the boys in their Santa hats for next year. Melia had to "twist my arm" to get me to do that.