Decorating the tree

After it snowed on sunday (it was melted by that night) we decided that it was finally time to get out the Christmas decorations. We started our first fire in the fire place, put on a little music, and started to go through the boxes. Our favorite part is unwrapping all our ornaments. Each year the kids get a new ornament, hopefully that reflects something they did that year or that they like. When they get married, they get to take their ornaments with them to put on their first tree. It always brings back good memories. Cord was especially helpful in decorating the tree (or not). We also put a train around the bottom of the tree. They boys have loved playing with it. I am surprised how good Cord is with leaving it alone.


















After all the fun, Mason and I were snuggling on the couch, looking at the tree and watching the fire. He said, "except for the fact that grandma's not here, this is the best christmas ever!"