Ok, a few pictures of our Christmas decorations. Not because you asked. Or even because you care. But because I've been sick since we got home, and decorating is pretty much the only thing I have managed to accomplish all week, and I want to show it off!
The tree!
The twins and I hung snowflakes up all over - in their room, by the front door, and on the random bar hanging up in our living room!
My favorite addition! Our piano!
The twins' tree. They decorated it pretty much all by themselves (I put on the lights, higher ornaments, and bow at the top).
Please, notice the incredible amounts of tinsel. They like the sparkle and they could put it on by themselves, so I let them go to town :)
But the most beloved decoration in our house?
The train.
I would say that, if we were to pick a theme for this Christmas, it would be trains. It was un-intentional. First we got out our toy train from last year - which has been a favorite toy since it came out! Then we went and saw the trains at the living nativity - cementing their love. The train under the tree? It has become their favorite thing.
Stop!
Giving rides.
Yes...this derailed the train...
I don't mind the theme. I think its great that they love trains. I always liked them too :) I do feel a little badly that this is where it ends. I have have no more fabulous train surprises up my sleeve. Had I known the train under the tree would be SUCH a huge hit, I might have saved it for closer to Christmas!
6 comments:
Oh Kim it looks so beautiful. Love the pictures of the kids looking at the train. I have alot of my kids playing with the train. So great!! Thanks, love to all NANA
Tell the twins they are good decorators:)
Why don't you have them paint wooden train ornaments or use construction paper shapes to make train ornaments? Surely the former Activities Director can come up with one more train idea! ;)
I think the train was a pretty good favorite last year too. whats not to love about a toy train especially under a christmas tree. Beautiful to all of you. with love, Gigi
Lauren, you are so right! I didn't even think of activities I could come up with! Thanks!
What is there about a train under the Christmas tree not to love? Ours just sits there, but it is an old favorite! Your house certainly is Christmasy! Such delight for the twins. We went to the Girls' Christmas concert--so beautiful. A couple of them are practicing to play their instruments to accompany singing "Happy Birthday Jesus" with our Christmas Eve celebration. Remember you and Courtney, Kim? Precious memories.
Grandma
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