On Friday we finally broke open the Christmas boxes and Stephen began to set up the tree. The most troublesome part of Christmas decorating is the stringing of the lights on the tree. I am proud to say that for the first time in seventeen years of trimming our tree, there was absolutely NO fighting or arguing between Steve and I. I will repeat that again. It has taken seventeen years to finally figure out how to decorate the tree in peace.
Once the tree was set up and the lights were attached, it was time to decorate. We have a tradition that the kids put on the ornaments with the more breakable items carefully supervised by Steve or I. We could hardly unwrap the ornaments fast enough for the eager hands to hang them on the boughs.
Our tree is may not win an award for the best decorated, but it would win an award for the most memorable. It is decorate with items that Stephen and I purchased during our first Christmas as a married couple. It is filled with decorations that Stephen and I have received over the years. It is adorned with ornaments made by the tender hands of girls. To us, it is the most beautiful Christmas tree.
The last decoration that we set up was the nativity scene. This was a teaching moment for the kids at this time. It was a time in which we are able to remember the true meaning of Christmas - what this advent season is about - the joyful news of the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
We hope that the next several weeks may be a time of anticipation for you also!
5 comments:
Where is the "famous" yellow ornament? oh yeah, i forgot...
Very nice Kevin you just made Nicole cry.
stephen
Kevin definately is mean!
I am glad that you had such a great time setting up the tree.. and with no fighting!! Congrats! That still has not been accomplished at my house!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Just want you yo know that you and your family are on my mind. My prayers are that you will find strength in our Lord and Saviour and that He will give you the peace of heart that only He can.
Love you all A Wilma
Hey Cindy I figured out how to do that the first year. I leave the room until the lights are on and then return when it's time to put the deocorations on.
Right now our tree is up but so far no lights. To much snow to shovel today. At least no church today so I can spend sometime and catch up on your blog. You are in our prayers. Enjoyed the visit the other day. Wendy
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