A Holiday Tradition

It has ALWAYS been a family holiday tradition that we decorate the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. From as far back as my memory will take me, this is one tradition that I loved growing up and have continued with my children as they grow. This Christmas is extra special as it will be Madison's first AND Gran and Paw-Paw were visiting from Texas and were able to join in on the fun. During the tree decorating event it seemed that as many ornaments as we put up....Madison took down! In the end, we managed to get 'er done!! Although we had a great time, the memory of this holiday season will be bitter sweet. Jerry is STILL in Baghdad and will not be able to make it home. We love and miss you and put a few ornaments on the tree for you!!!!

I have to add.....she is on one knee trying to stand all by herself! Amazing how brave one can be all for the sake of reaching an ornament!

(Just thought I would add this little tid bit. This is the first year that I let my children decorate ALL BY THEMSELVES. Yes, I know the first step is admitting you have a problem so here goes...When it comes to decorating the tree I have a little bit of OCD. I also admit I have re-decorated when everyone has been fast asleep. But, not. this. year. What you see is the true hard work of my three beautiful children and my mom and dad!!)