We finally, on December 15th (Ben's 10 month birthday), decorated our Christmas tree! The kids really enjoyed decorating it. Well, all the kids but Ben, of course. (You know, he's more into eating ornaments then putting them on the tree and all.)
My favorite part is the memories that come along with decorating the tree. It has the ability to bring me back to my childhood. I can still see my mom and dad sitting on the couch drinking coffee while watching us decorate. After we were done we would have some hot chocolate and maybe even some popcorn.
It came out beautiful, at least from a mom's point of view! Possibly, if you are a person who goes to Christmas tree shows to see "perfectly" decorated trees then you may disagree. 
Then we had to "Ben Proof" the tree....
Ben does love it though! He can still reach some of the ornaments too.
My favorite part is the memories that come along with decorating the tree. It has the ability to bring me back to my childhood. I can still see my mom and dad sitting on the couch drinking coffee while watching us decorate. After we were done we would have some hot chocolate and maybe even some popcorn.My most cherished memory, by far, is coming down early in the morning where my mom would be sitting on the couch watching the news with no lights on. I would climb up next to her, snuggle, and watch the tree lights flash shadows on the wall. It was so beautiful and peaceful.
Yesterday morning I was up for a while before any of the kids were up. I was just sitting in the dark, listening to my book, and watching the tree. Connor was the first monkey up and I just LOVED when he climbed up on the couch and snuggled in with me. It was so beautiful and peaceful. He may not remember the moment when he grows up but I will never forget it...
It looks beautiful to me!
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