Christmas Tree Decorating

About the first weekend in December, we put up our Christmas tree here. I love this time because we make it a family event. We turn on Christmas music and everyone helps. We do not worry about the tree being perfect. Part of the fun for me the is opening up all the ornaments since each one reminds me of someone or something.  Some the girls have made over the years. Others are from my Great-Grandma or Grandmother. Still others are ones that have been given to me as presents from someone special in my life. It is fun to unwrap the ornaments and remember from where they came. Afterwards, we put in one of our favorite family Christmas DVD's and watch it together. This is one of my girls favorite evenings. Instead of making decorating a drudgery this year, turn it into a family event. Explore the memories that the decorations give you. Most of all; slow down and enjoy the season!