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This year since we’re in a new house, we decided to haul out our massive tree to see if it would “fit” (which is really a relative term depending on what you consider “fit” to mean).  Although it takes up most of our living room, and since we really had no desire to take it down once it was set up, it will stay this year.  And, or course, the kids’ tree always comes and is adorned with all the ornaments the kids have gotten through the years.  It’s perfectly tacky and kitchy with its multi colored lights among the white branches.  I love it!  And with a little help from the cousins, it was decorated in record time.

I hope you are all enjoying the craziness that comes with December!

Please tell me your garage looked similar to this:

The kids LOVE going through the ornament boxes and unwrapping each ornament while reminiscing on Christmases past.

Our monster tree required a ladder and some brave souls to reach the tip top.

No matter how hectic we get during this month, our family always takes time to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas and the Gift of the Savior.

For the next stop in the circle, please visit my sweet friend  Jennifer Nguyen | Snails and Pigtails Photography | Temecula, CA Photographer to see what she’s been up to this past month.

Happy Monday!