First Christmas Tree

Last year we didn't get our own tree because we were out of town for three weeks, so this year Joel got to experience the tree trimming - complete with christmas music, hot chocolate and the streess of trying to get a perfect picture of this momentus event! He LOVED getting the balls out of the box and holding them "just so" by the hook and trying to put it on the branch. When we turned on the lights for the first time he said wow! and danced around in front of the tree. He still does this. He has been pretty good about not pulling the ornaments off, though he does like to walk very slowly and carefully just until the branches start to tickle. His wonder and joy makes this time so much fun! Hope you are all enjoying your Christmas tree as much as we are!