Since we had to write off Thanksgiving this year, we launched right into Christmas as soon as we could. This included a Sunday morning trip to get a tree at the small zoo near our house. We went to the same place last year (in the snow), and I think this is a great tradition to continue. Free admission to the zoo to spend 10 minutes checking out the animals (pigs, llamas, ducks, goats, horses, fox, deer); 10 minutes in the gift shop warming up and looking at ornaments; then 10 minutes outside watching Jason pick the perfect tree!
In continuing with tradition, Uncle Ryan came out to string the lights and decorate the tree. This year he got some "help" from his biggest fan for a few minutes until he was too tired (and grouchy) to continue and had to retreat to Mommy's lap and/or the TV room.
After dinner and after a super quick bath, Santa pajamas were donned and smiles came out for the lighting of the tree! For the adult dinner after Will went to bed, we had prime rib and sweet potato brulee to practice our recipes for Christmas Eve.
Another beautiful tree - picked by Jason, decorated by Ryan, and admired by Lisa!
In continuing with tradition, Uncle Ryan came out to string the lights and decorate the tree. This year he got some "help" from his biggest fan for a few minutes until he was too tired (and grouchy) to continue and had to retreat to Mommy's lap and/or the TV room.