Tree Trimming

It's been a busy few days. Our tree is finally up and decorated. The girls each made a star for the tree (Lolo's star is on top and Norah's star is right underneath). Lolo made the garland and we all worked on the gingerbread ornaments.

Our tree was frozen solid when we got it home. The girls were extremely disappointed that we couldn't decorate right away. We had to wait overnight for the tree to thaw out completely. In any event, I told the girls we could trim the tree first thing in the morning as soon as Jim got up. (That's why we're still in our jammies, Vicki...yes, the girls and I do eventually get into regular clothes at some point every day). Lolo is now in charge of checking on the tree every morning to make sure it has water (so our tree doesn't die).

Any way, Jim and I took a quick evening getaway....Nancy came over and stayed with the girls for an evening so we could sneak away and stay at a bed and breakfast. It's hard to believe that it took over 2 years for us to get away for one evening. It was our first night away from Norah. When we checked in to the b&b, it felt really odd to me - WAY too quiet. I asked Jim "Does it feel a little strange to you that we don't hear anyone running around screaming right now?" I'm not sure that was a normal reaction. We should probably try to get out more without the kids.

Finally, below is a video of our tree trimming festivities....Norah is really getting into Christmas (and the ornaments). Our curly haired mousling has nibbled on almost every ornament she can reach.