{ The Tree }

We always keep the tradition of getting all of our Christmas decorations out the day after Thanksgiving. Our kids so look forward to it as do Logan and I. We finish off the day by setting up the tree and decorating it.

Well this year we decided to get a real tree. I had a real tree a few times growing up that I can remember, but Logan has very fond memories of always having a real Christmas tree. So Saturday afternoon we went to a tree lot and found the perfect tree.

It doesn't look like much strapped to the top of our car, but she's a beauty! We had quite the adventure setting it up but once we did we were so excited to decorate! Logan and Ayden started with the lights.

As you can see, Ayden thought this was the greatest job. They had a system all worked out and he was a great helper.

Then I came in with the ribbon and bows. This is how Logan and I would love to leave the tree, just classy. But the kids get such a thrill out of seeing all their old ornaments on the tree.

Next up the kids divided up the ornaments and went to town. They did a really great job! (I only had to move a few of Sophie's spatially challenged ornaments)

And last but not least, they always love to help Daddy put the star on top. This tree is so huge that they couldn't reach the top.

Myla was asleep while we decorated but when she woke up she was thrilled with the new additions to the tree. We love having our Christmas tree up. It creates such a wonderful feeling in our home. Logan loves to get the kids hot cocoa and sit in the dark room with only the lights from the tree. I hope that having a Christmas tree up will always be a fond memory for our kids as they grow up just like it was for us.