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I get it from my mom.
We had funnel cakes every year on the first snow.
Chicken a la King for just about every holiday meal growing up.
And we always opened our gifts on Christmas Eve.
Just did!
So it should be no surprise that I too have traditions for my kids.
And our Christmas traditions start, not surprisingly, at my moms.
Where they get their own little tree to decorate.
OK, just had to throw this one in for MawMaw. The apple doesn't fall from the 'coffee out of a china cup' tree does it. 
Then on Friday Coach has to work, so the rest of us decorate the house which begins with moving a book shelf to make room for the tree. It takes all morning as you can see. Again, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Just sayin...
We make the necessary repairs. Like hockey taping a tree stand together...
Get all the boxes of ornaments and extras down from the attic...
The kids got their little trees decorated and we got the main tree done. We take turns putting the star on the tree. This year it was The Kickers turn.
For most of the day you couldn't walk in the living room. And even now as all the kids are tucked in their beds, the boxes still sit...It is at least a 2 day process for us. And I think I may be missing a box or two...
Hum...
The tree has some bare spots and some spots that are 'over ornamented' but we'll get to that tomorrow. For now, Baby Jesus is safely back in His manger.
Until tomorrow...
2 comments:
LOVE the Christmas background!! It's so pretty. Sounds like y'all had a great day ... that is awesome. And I lived with the boxes for a few days ... ugh. :-) Can't wait to see pics of the finished tree!!!
I also think your Christmas background is pretty. Everything looks lovely and sounds like you all had a lot of fun! Your children will always treasure these precious memories they've made with you; and this is why I think traditions are very important.
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