Decorating

Today we decorated for Christmas. We have 2 trees; a 6-foot tree and a smaller tree that fits in our bay window. The one in the window has white lights with silver and gold ornaments. The bigger tree has white lights, red wooden-bead chain, and a variety of ornaments, some are homemade by the kids, some handmade and given to me and some figurines. It amazes me each year how much I have accumulated. I love finding new things and adding to my collection. I have some neat pieces that I really love and some that I wonder why I still hang onto.

We were a little disappointed, though, while putting our outside decor up. The snowflakes that we had up last year got destroyed because of all the snow and ice that stuck them up in the eaves trough. And, for some reason our penguin decided not to light. Brian even had it lit in the house before he took it outside, but something went wrong. We still put it out. It still looks good during the day.

Brian's girls had to leave early this morning to go with their mother so Koree helped me do most of the decorating and Brian got the outside lights ready. Ty as usual, played Xbox. So far, he is still home tonight too. I think I will see more of him throughout the winter, because most of his friends are out for basketball, so they are busy. We picked up an application for him to work at the local grocery store. I hope he gets a job soon. He needs one, so I don't have to keep forking over money for gas, concert tickets, etc. Good thing gas is down to $1.67/gallon.

Well, now I am in the mood for the holidays. The lights are all lit and I have scented oil warming with holidays scents. And the first winter weather advisory is now being forecast on the news. I'm glad I convinced Brian to put out those lights today or it would have never gotten done.