Ugly tree...no more.

Kimmie came over to watch the kids for us while me, Steve, and Easton went hunting...well, they hunted, and I took pictures. (Look for the upcoming post.) When we came back we found Kimmie, Graycie, Trenton, and Tyson making paper decorations for our tree! They had already hung some on the tree, and I thought, sheesh what a spectacular idea! It looked soooo cute, I had to join in. So we spent the next hour or so making decorations for our ugly old tree. I have to say, I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful tree. We owe it all to cousin Kimmie. Such a simple but wonderful idea. I absolutely LOVE my tree now. So thank you to you Kimberly...you freakin rock!

Graycie's Christmas tree, and a bear...I think.

Kimmie's Santa Claus

Tyson's sticker ornament

Uh, this one Trenton made. He said it was of Kimmie, and her Dad was the slug at the top. (???)
The ornament in the back is my tribute to the Costco ornaments I wanted.

Kimmie's Kung Fu Panda.

My ugly Chirstmas tree...

(My ugly tree.)

Pretty much, I hate it. It's fake and undecorated. I decided to use my fake tree this year because I wanted to buy this set of ornaments at Costco that Rachael got. It would have been about the same price as buying a real tree. So I thought, I will buy ornaments this year, put them on my fake tree and then put them on a real tree next year. Good enough plan, right? Wrong. So I get my fake tree up and head to Costco the first chance I get to purchase the ornaments I had fallen in love with, (and yes, I LOVE these ornaments...and no, this does not mean I LOVE my family any less, seriously...see this post.) Only problem...they're sold out. Imagine my disappointment as I stood there in the middle of the aisle at Costco thinking...my fake tree is SOOOO ugly. (stomp stomp.) These ornaments were my only hope. That hope is now shattered and I am stuck with a fake, ugly, undecorated tree. *Sigh* What am I going to do about it, you ask? Absolutely nothing. So if you happen to come to my house for some random reason, please, for the love of Paul...don't state the obvious.

(Rachael's stupid tree.)

We rearranged our house recently and I am really enjoying it. Aside from my ugly tree, I actually like the rest of my decorations this year. Since my surface area is extremely limited, most of my Christmas decorations are hung. I am not posting these pictures because I think my decorations are outstanding, simply for journaling purposes.

About the Holiday Dance

Karen had sent Rachael an email with her and Don doing a disco routine...my kids and I thought it was so freaking hilarious we had to join in on the fun. My friend sent me an elf yourself last year...and I have to say they have improved their dances tremendously.

...and the list goes on.

Yet another thing that needs to be fixed around here. I swear, one thing after the other. The hole in the boys bedroom wall that mysteriously keeps getting bigger and bigger. I lied, there is no mystery...his name is Tyson. He has now made the hole big enough for matchbox cars to fit in. How do I know this you ask? Please. The tub won't drain, the thermostat doesn't show the temperature, and the lock on our front doorknob doesn't unlock, once locked. Oh, the list goes on. I don't know if these things have always been so obvious, or if its just now that we are all stuck in the house all day that these things are screaming at me. Much like the four children that live here. Once the weather gets cold, my kids get crazy...to put it mildly. I think the house, along with its residents are in much need of some tending to. Know the feeling?