Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Traditon

I love this picture. Not only because the girls are playing so cute together, but because they decorated the tree this year all by themselves. Ty and I set it up, but the ornaments and trimmings were all them. I adore that our tree looks like a patchwork quilt. Each year it is tradition in Ty's family that his Mom picks out a special ornament for each of us. I fell in love with her idea, so I also pick out a significant ornament that will remind us each of the past year. We have first Christmases, preschool creations, reminders of special things (like the year I got Stitch, since listening to that soundtrack was the only way to get Ky to stop moving long enough for me to get to sleep when I was pregnant with her.) Each one holds a story. This year Ky will be adding Iron Man, and Savvy a My Little Pony - so much like their personalities. Someday, when the girls are grown I plan to give them a special box full of memories to put on their first tree, complete with the stories that they can share with their kids.

3 comments:

Ruth said...

What a cute tree, can't believe you already have it up. Makes us miss having little ones around. Love you guys.

AP said...

So cute! We haven't even started decorating. Or thinking about decorating. Or shopping...oh no...I think another panic attack is on the horizon!

Unknown said...

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lauren atkin