The kids couldn't wait for the Monday after Thanksgiving to decorate the house and the Christmas tree. It's a great Family Night activity. We had all the decorations out and they couldn't wait to get started. It was kind of nice that we had a practice run at Lori's house the day before. They did a good job of decorating the tree and putting up the other things.
When Auntie Lori is around, everything is always more fun! The kids love it when Lori joins us for dinner or FHE. I love how Ashley always calls her "Auntie" it's so endearing.
Austin took the decorating very seriously- moving ornaments around and making sure that things were just right. I love Christmas photos like this, with all the lights twinkling!
After decorating the tree we played a game called "Whatever Next" that Olivia had planned for days. It's a silly game where you have to act out things like brushing your teeth or walking barefoot in the snow, etc. Lori really loved the game. Really, really loved it. I don't remember what I was doing in this photo above- Olivia snapped this shot while we played the game and listened to Christmas music.
Here's Olivia getting really into the game. It took FOREVER so we had to magically give everyone SIX when they rolled the dice. This is how Olivia plays every time, she just doesn't let you know that she's doing it. Hee hee.
Ashley was really desperate for M&Ms so she gave Dad a kiss. Normally her kisses are very hard to come by... but if you've got chocolate, she is your girl!
The finished product. It's great to have the tree set up. I love the colors and the lights. It sets the mood in the room and gives it this dim glow that makes everything seem warm.
As part of our entertainment for the evening, Ashley sat next to the tree in her serene and serious performer mode and sang "Where are you Christmas?" Olivia has been practicing this song for her recital on December 19th and I have it in my head NON-stop.
Because Olivia has been singing it and listening to it so much, Ashley has all the words memorized. She surprised us this night when Lori was here by singing it for all of us. Since then, she does it all the time. She sang it for all my siblings at Game Night last Friday night and again at FHE this past Monday, and many times in between. We may have a little performer on our hands! If I knew how to upload the video I would! It's adorable.
5 comments:
Your tree is beautiful! Traditions, games, family & kisses, what could be better?
I've got video of her serenading us at game night last week.
What a cutie in front of the tree!
I love your tree! It is beautiful. I love that 'Where are you Christmas' song and just thinking of an adorable little girl singing it is getting me a little teary-eyed. The video isn't hard to post, the button is right next to the photo button in compose mode of blogger.
OH!!! I love this family, a really great bunch.
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