A welcome site

It has taken me a few days to get back on track after having been gone for the weekend.  The weather has been pretty crazy in these parts too. 

This blue sky was a welcome site this afternoon.

The kids have been begging to do some Christmas decorating.  I tend to drag my feet a bit because I am not one for clutter.  Usually by the 26th I have everything boxed up and put away (don't get me wrong, I love Christmas- but the decorations can be a bit overstimulating at times!) Alas, I couldn't hold them off any longer. Emma started stringing cranberries.

We  I drug out the big tree last night (it was tucked in the back of a fairly, ahem, disorganized closet.)  It was fun to see the girls rediscover all their decorations from years past. 

 

Hannah was so excited.  At one point I came into the room and she was wearing the tree skirt around her waist and spinning about.  I have to work up to the Christmas Tree thing.  Clean house, dishes done, lights low, music playing, yummy treats nearby.

It has to be an event you know.  Not some haphazard happening.  There is quite a bit of control to give up however, as the girls go clumping placing the ornaments on the tree.  I bit my tongue and let the top 1/3 of the tree go bare (because they couldn't reach).  And, I confess, I did a bit of rearranging after they went to bed :)

The decorations are a bit wonky this year.  I am transitioning over to bright pinks and greens from traditional red and green (yawn).  It's funny to see how your tastes change.  What I liked last year is not my favorite this year.

Pink, we are going pink this year.  Who needs rustic pine cones, or boughs of fir garland? Let's talk about shiny tinsel and fabulously bright colors.

Come back tomorrow for a "no fail" and super easy fudge recipe!