The tree is up!

On Saturday, we decided to put our Christmas tree up.  It was actually kind of weird just getting a couple of boxes down out of the attic.  Before the house fire, we had enough Christmas decor for 20 families.  Seriously, it was ridiculous.  So now, to just have a couple of boxes, is a little odd-but a good odd.  ;-)  I am sure Jeff was thankful we didn’t spend an hour getting boxes out of the attic.  Ha! 

I did have Jeff hang that little shelf you see so we would have  a place to hang our stockings.  It has been under a bed for a year and I think it worked out perfectly! 

I am beyond excited for Christmas this year.  Hayden was so excited about the Christmas tree this year.  He was jumping up and down.  “Christmas tree!  Christmas tree!  Cool!!  Like it!!” were his words. 

Our first ornament we put on was the only ornament that survived the fire.  It was given to me by The Duckworths (a teacher (co-worker) and her family).

Hayden is so funny.  He will just go over and sit by the tree.  He loves it so!

We remembered we don’t have a tree skirt or star.  But that is ok!  I am thinking of something creative for the top.  As far as the skirt, burlap will do!

 

Hayden is all about the Little People Nativity Scene and Christmas Train this year too. 

I am excited to get started with Elf on the Shelf that Cousins Pam and Carla bought for Hayden last year!

We also put Hayden’s tree up in his room.  I really didn’t know how I wanted to decorate his tree, but  I found these lantern lights at Bass Pro Shops and then picked up a few “transportation” ornaments at Hobby Lobby. 

 

That’s about all our decor in the house at the moment!  I did add some wreaths and a porch tree outside!  :-)