Our venture into Griswold land started on Sunday with the hunt for the Christmas tree. No, we didn't go cut down a tree from a forest. We did go to our favorite lot, and wouldn't you know it, Jeff made a beeline for the largest, most beastly tree on that lot. It was like he had built in honing device for THAT tree! At 13 feet tall, the tree was a must for our home.
Tree decorating took up the rest of the afternoon and was a true family event. Nicholas was excited to climb the ladder to hang ornaments, as well as helping Daddy put up the star (which could only be done from the upstairs loft!). Lexi didn't care as much about the ornaments as she did trying to climb the ladder. And Jeff and I, like we do every year, loved reminiscing about where we were and what we did as we unwrapped each ornament. Like little time capsules...some of which date back to my very first Christmas in 1981.
Towards the end of decorating, Nana and Baba came over to give the kids new ornaments. I love that my mom is continuing the tradition of her own mother, my Grammy, who lovingly chose a new ornament for my sisters and myself every Christmas, until she became too sick to continue the tradition. This year, Lexi's ornament was a miniature See-And-Say toy, since she loves to play with the real thing at my parent's house. Nicholas received a replica of Luke Skywalker's snowspeeder from The Empire Strikes Back. Both ornaments talk, which the kids love.
It was a great way to kick off the holiday season. Now, it's time for Clark, er, Jeff, to get on the roof and hang the lights!
The 13 footer hanging off the Pilot
You can tell how big it is by looking at Jeff...he's 6'4, so it gives you an idea of the massive height of the tree
Excited to begin decorating
Doing a great job
So fun!
Highlight of the decorating for Nicholas
Notice the pure joy on N's face once he realizes what the ornament is (and Nana's face too!)
Nicholas' snowspeeder
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