I guess I'm officially one of "those people". I put my Christmas Tree up this weekend. Granted, I'd love to put it up the day after Easter. But, I'm usually disciplined enough to wait until the dishes are done after Thanksgiving. However, this year is a shortened season and I'm going to be away from my home for the first ten days of it. So, there it is. That's my justification. In defense, I only put up my two special nativities and the tree. When I get home, I will put up the rest. I just didn't want to come home in the middle of December to a non-Christmassy house.
This year was especially fun because Suzy is getting old enough to start to understand the symbolism behind some of the decorations. We put up my favorite nativities that are kept in my bedroom, away from the heat in the attic and such. It was a real treat for her to be able to touch them this year. Each of my ornaments has a special meaning. I have a special ornament for all of the cousins in my family. Here Suzy is putting up Andy's ornament. She picked it out at the mall with me this weekend.
She loved winding up the Weeping Santa to hear the music.
My other special nativity, stained glass from my college years.
Rob is a real trooper. He's a Grinch by nature, but he does his best to be Merry for me.
Grammy and Pawpop even got in on the festivities this year.
Andy got in on the tradition of hot cocoa under the tree. Well, in spirit anyhow.
Here Suzy is explaining the baby Jesus to Andy. Very precious.
3 comments:
Suzy looks so big in this pics.
I like the irony – Christmas tree, hot chocolate, AND shorts! Gotta love a Texas Christmas! Great pictures!
I tagged you on my blog. I know you need one more thing to do.
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