J and the boys picked up our Christmas tree from Lowe’s last weekend. Wildman chose the family this year. It might be a little squatty and it might shed its needles like mad but we think she’s a beaut!
We finally got around to decorating it on Tuesday evening. We only had one ornament casualty. The skiing Christmas bear’s skis were severed when he fell from a branch. A little super glue fixed him right up though.
Wildman also insisted on a lighting pattern. Red, green, green, red. I love that he’s totally taking ownership of the tree this year 🙂
We made sure to honor J’s grandmother who passed away earlier this year by hanging some of her handmade beaded ornaments. They bring a nice retro feel to our tree. I really like them.
I took a little self portrait to prove that I was there, soggy hair and all! J took a few pictures of me but they came out a bit blurry.
We had a nice time hanging all of our special ornaments right before the boys’ bed time. I like to think that they will look back on these holiday traditions fondly. J and I sure will!
Adventures of Four 
The Gaffer
Dec 03, 2010 @ 13:11:37
I love that you decorate the tree whilst wearing shorts – very cold in England at the moment. Merry Christmas !
Angela Vranish
Dec 14, 2010 @ 21:53:14
Ok, this post made me laugh a little!! Why? You wrote “Wildman chose the family this year. It might be a little squatty and it might shed its needles like mad but we think she’s a beaut!”
I don’t think your family is squatty or shedding needles, but I agree that it’s a “beaut”! 🙂 I love how you guys did the lights, I’ve never seen them done like that and I’m feeling like I need to live a little! 🙂