We were late getting our tree up this year because of the flooding in our basement. It took forever for the insurance company to get the claim settled so the restoration could be completed. The flood happened in August...and our basement was finally completed on December 12th! We went right out and got our tree. The kids could hardly wait to get started...
As tradition goes...Andy put on the lights...
While I chose a comfortable spot on the floor and handed out ornaments for the kids to put on the tree. I love how every year they are so excited to see their hand-made ornaments that we've accumulated through the years. Every year we have to poke a little fun at Taylor. Being the oldest...he does have the most little picture ornaments on the tree. Lainah was SO excited because this year she got to put up her very first school ornament with her Kindergarten picture on it.
Emma was just super happy to be kicking and rolling around on the floor.
Addy got bored with ornaments after a little while and wanted to ride her "horsey"...aka...Rachel. I'm so glad that Rachel is such a good sport.
There's something magical about babies...Emma has a way of outshining anything around her and I love watching how the kids all gather around her. There's really nothing sweeter.
Taylor was getting her to do her cute baby belly laugh by making her chubby baby legs "run."
She is such a good sport about it all.
Each of the kids have had their own little "thing" that is unique to them. Emma's is that when she smiles really big she sticks her tongue out as far as she can. It gets everyone laughing every time.
It's also tradition that one of the littlest ones gets to help Daddy put up the star. This year it was Addyson's turn. She thought that was pretty awesome.
Phew! Lights and ornaments on! A success!
And as tradition goes....
Mom adds the ribbon and rearranges the ornaments the next day while everyone's at school.
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