This year we started a different tradition I hope! Rob and Garrett went out the day before Thanksgiving and found a tree to cut down! It was very big and beautiful! I thought my boys did a wonderful job! We decorated the tree and I was so excited to have it taken care of early this year. Now I just hope that it will hold up until Christmas!! Next year we may have to wait a little longer before cutting down our tree.
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Rob and I took the kids Christmas photos this year in front of our beautiful tree. I am very proud of the outcome of our photos. Here are the best pictures that we took and we also put them on the Christmas cards this year.
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| Garrett and Sam 2010 |
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| Garrett |
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| Sam |
For the most part, Rob and I took care of Christmas shopping in one weekend! I like to get as much done at one time as possible. It took me a couple of stores to find one of Sam's presents, a doll that walks and talks (over 60 phrases). Once I saw it I was determined to find one for her. I will have to post pictures once Christmas is over of their gifts, since they are already wrapped!
Sam loves to play with dolls and play mommy to them. She also likes to play mommy with anyone that will let her pretend!!
Garrett had a very short list for Christmas this year, which was a big step away from what we have been accustomed to.
I always say that Christmas is not going to be as big as the year before. I don't think I do that very well when the time comes to go shopping. I try not to go overboard with the kids gifts, but I love to see their faces when they get exactly what they want!!
So a couple more weeks before Christmas and all the work and excitement will be once again over for another year.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!
