When we got home from Chehalis for Thanksgiving, Clara was excited to meet our new friend The Elf of the Shelf, that Mommy had told her about. We decided to name him "Twinkle" andenjoy the game of finding where he hides every morning.
Clara was excited to get the house decorated for Christmas. We were too, because lil' Scout has still been a little hung up on Halloween and we thought if we transformed the house and started getting in the Christmas spirit, her seasonal orientation would change gears as well.
Putting ornaments on the tree with Daddy!
We put all of the plastic ornaments in a bin and let her put them on the bottom of the tree wherever she liked. She was delighted and would say, "How about right here!" Most of the ornaments were clumped in one section and Mommy couldn't help but spread them out a little after bed time.
Busy gal
Once Clara was asleep, Miss Janie woke up and we put on her Baby's first Christmas ornament. She seemed to enjoy looking at the lights and sparkles from the tree and garlands.
Daddy & his little girl
Mommy & Janie Caroline
Once we had the ornaments hung, Kevin placed the star on top on the tree to finish it off. The tree is very similar to last year's tree, but it still turned out beautiful and makes our home feel cheery and festive!
Clara was excited to get the house decorated for Christmas. We were too, because lil' Scout has still been a little hung up on Halloween and we thought if we transformed the house and started getting in the Christmas spirit, her seasonal orientation would change gears as well. At this age it is interesting to find out the things Scout does and does not remember from a year ago. For instance, surprisingly she still remembers going to Great Wolf Lodge with her cousins last Thanksgiving, but we have to re-explain about the Christmas Tree and ornaments. She does remember Santa, but forgot all about Rudolph. And it is no surprise that Clara knew just what to do with the candy canes!
Putting ornaments on the tree with Daddy!
We put all of the plastic ornaments in a bin and let her put them on the bottom of the tree wherever she liked. She was delighted and would say, "How about right here!" Most of the ornaments were clumped in one section and Mommy couldn't help but spread them out a little after bed time.
Busy gal
Once Clara was asleep, Miss Janie woke up and we put on her Baby's first Christmas ornament. She seemed to enjoy looking at the lights and sparkles from the tree and garlands.
Daddy & his little girl
Mommy & Janie Caroline
Once we had the ornaments hung, Kevin placed the star on top on the tree to finish it off. The tree is very similar to last year's tree, but it still turned out beautiful and makes our home feel cheery and festive!
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