We actually got a real tree this year!!! Yeah!!! In my opinion it is not really Christmas without a real Christmas tree. I love trees. So we went out to a local tree farm and cut our own. I tried to decorate it by myself--the way I want it--but the kids gave me their puppy dog eyes and cute pouty faces and I relented. It actually turned out nice. I guess they can start helping me. They are older. We didn't have nearly as many clumps of ornaments on the tree. They did well. As you can see Glory doesn't care about being cold, she will still wear a summer dress to cut our tree down. I did make her wear sneakers though. And then Genesis is on the opposite side of the spectrum. She hates being cold and bundles up in several layers. We had fun and I am glad we got a real one this year. You probably can't tell but the windows are decorated with homemade snowflakes. We make them often in the winter and end up with many around the house. I love this time of year. It is my favorite. I love the coziness of snow outside and Christmas lights and hot chocolate. I even love Christmas shopping(when I have money) and wrapping the presents. I love all of the inspirational stories and songs. I love the anticipation and the goodwill. I just love it all!! Merry Christmas!!