Deck the Halls

Last night we finally got our Christmas tree up.  It wasn't until I saw the excitement on Connor's face when Cole brought the tree in that I realized how much fun he is going to have this year.

Helping Daddy get it set up.

Connor watching me "fluff" the tree.
(Not my favorite part!)

We brought out the Christmas books and listened to Christmas music for the first time this year.

I love my tree, but am now not a fan of pre-lit Christmas trees.  Why does this always happen?

One of my favorite parts of the night was having this conversation with the little man after we turned on the lights:

Connor: "Blow out the candles Mommy!"

Me: "What?"

Then realize he is talking about the lights...

Connor: "Happy Birthday!"

What a funny little boy!  So we had the perfect opportunity to talk about that we are celebrating Jesus' birthday and now the lights on our tree are officially Jesus' birthday candles. :)

Before Connor headed off to bed he was able to hang one ornament on the tree.

This morning he ran in to wake me up shouting "Tris-mas tree, Mommy!  Tris-mas tree!"  He was thrilled to see all the ornaments I added while he was sleeping. (Yes, his hair looks this good every morning!)

I decided to leave off all glass ornaments completely this year.  I figured I would be just asking for trouble with them on.  It will probably be several more years until they reappear!

And I didn't want to leave Carson out on all the Christmas fun so here he is trying on his new Santa suit.