Trimming the Tree in 2012

Decorating the Christmas Tree is always a fun event at our house. Sometimes it can be stressful getting out all of the boxes, and putting everything up, but it is worth it, because the kids love it so much.  We didn't get to set up our tree this year, since we are packing everything up to be ready for our move a few days after Christmas. I decided posting pictures from last year would have to do! 

Last year Tori and Alexis wanted to try stringing popcorn for the tree. They did a great job!

 The kids always have a great time separating all of their ornaments into separate piles.  they are each getting quite the collection! They are getting old enough that they place all of the ornaments really well around the tree. I only had to make a few minor adjustments after they went to bed =)

Scarlett loved the tree, and the lights and all of the little decorations to play with. The older kids loved helping her experience everything and helping her to hang some ornaments.

 Right before I snapped this picture of Levi in front of the tree the top of the tree fell off! He didn't notice right way, but it only took a second as you can see from the next picture.

 That tree gave us trouble the whole time we had it up! Brandon figured out a way wire the top so that it would stay, but one bump and it would fall again. We ended up having to throw it away after Christmas was over.

 Scarlett loved exploring the tree and pulling off everything that she could get her little hands on =)

 She also loved exploring the decoration boxes.

 Each year the kids take turns with who gets to put the angel on the top of the tree. They take it very seriously, and last year it was Scarlett's turn.

I always love our tree. It may not have any color coordination, or specific theme, but it is filled with ornaments that each hold a special memory. We really missed decorating our tree this year, but look forward to setting one up in out new home in Rexburg next Christmas!