Christmas Decorating 2011

Since our next two weekends are super busy, I thought we would break out the Christmas decorations early and get started. I mentioned this to Marianna early in the week and not surprisingly, she did not let me forget. I was asked every ten minutes from the time we woke up, when we were putting the "laterns" on the Christmas tree. We had a little bump in the road along the way when some of our prelit tree died out, but got it going a little after noon. I love having the tree up so we can enjoy it as long as possible.

I have to say that Marianna put almost all the ornaments on herself and did a great job putting them not just in one part, but all around the tree. Every ornament that was selected was met with such excitement and thoughtfulness on where it should be put on the tree. If you look closely, you will see Sparty in front...and anyone that comes to the house will now be asked to play "where's the pickle?"..(you have to come over to find out!!)




Daniella was still a bit young for this activity, but put a few of the Elmo ornaments up...




We cannot wait for the season to start!!