Christmas Decorating 2008

I know it is a little ridiculous, but we decorated our tree over the weekend. I guess we're not too ridiculous since the Highley's beat us to the punch. This was the best decorating year yet. Cameron and Mackenzie really got into it. I worked for a little while on Saturday and when I got home Ryan had the Christmas music playing and chicken wings going. We have always made a big deal about decorating for Christmas. Even before we had kids, we played Christmas music, and had fun snacks and made a special weekend of it. Since we've had kids I've been waiting for them to react the way they did this year. They were so excited about all of the decorations. They loved hanging stuff on the tree and they sang along with Christmas music. They hid in the Christmas tree box and pushed each other around in empty totes. They were just so sweet. The Mickey Mouse snow globe that plays music was a huge hit as were the fiber optic moose and snowman. They had so much fun together and got along so well. Mackenzie is shocking with how much she seems to get and understand about Christmas. She is just so smart and articulate. Cameron is obsessed with Santa. He wants to know when he is coming and which Batman toys he will bring. Every time we pass a Salvation Army bell ringer Cam gives them money. We have told him what the money is for. One time he stopped some people who walked by and told them they forgot to put money in. They are so full of spirit and happiness. My mission in life is to create warm, fuzzy, childhood memories for the two of them like the one's I have. I'm pretty sure this year we nailed it.