November 23

It feels so early, but now that Thanksgiving has come and gone it is time to get out the Christmas tree.

After dinner, we put the kids in their jammies, cranked up the Christmas music, and set to decorating. Caleb and Daisy were beyond thrilled with the whole thing.

While Chris and I got the tree set up, the kids waited patiently on the couch. Daisy swiped Caleb's Prince Charming crown and was feeling pretty good about herself until the crown slipped down over her face and she couldn't see anymore.

Crown rightfully restored, the children continued waiting.

Finally, it was time to decorate!

Daisy watched Caleb place the first few ornaments,

And then it was her turn. We let the kids hang the big, shatterproof ornaments, and reserved the special ones for later, up-high hanging.

Daisy did get her hands on one special ornament - our "Our first Christmas" ornament, featuring a snow couple and a heart. She was in love, and didn't want to set it down.

Caleb was serious about his decorating work. I love that all of the ornaments are on the bottom third of the tree. It's a true mark of a child-decorated tree.

Eventually, Daisy figured out the ornament-hanging. She liked the jingly cardinal ball.

Our busy little decorator!

Sitting back to admire his handiwork.

And then the Peanuts Christmas song came on the radio, and a spontaneous dance party, ribbon dancers and all, broke out. Our house is a party house, people!