One of the most exciting events of the Christmas holiday for our family has been picking out the perfect tree. Typically we go the first weekend in December to the local Optimist Club who has a fine selection of trees for a good price. Over the years as the boys have gotten older the actual selection process has become slightly more difficult. This is due in part to Bailey and Jake each having rather strong convictions as to which tree will look the best in our living room. This year the boys picked out a fine tree. Owen seems to like anything his older two brothers pick out.
Once home, the decorating begins. My job is to hang the lights, wrap the tinsel and then sit back and watch the kids hang the ornaments. This was really Owen's first year to be included in the tree decorating. Nothing like small, breakable objects to get his attention; at least for a few minutes. After that, back to climbing on furniture and tossing ornaments at the tree. This is easily one of mine and Cindy's more cherished holiday family time.
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