Its the holiday season. I thought I would share our home decorations with you all. We got a much smaller tree this year, which was a great thing because the tree from last year was a little on the ridiculous side. This tree is much more manageable. Got the stuffed snowmen on the ledge there above the piano, our obligatory nativity, stockings, garland, et. al. Colleen really likes to put her stuffed Grover, Hermey, and a stuffed bear I gave her the first Christmas we officially "dated." On the outside of the house, I opted to buy new lawn decorations. We have color-changing LED lights to go along with the snowflakes and presents from last year. I also decided to add lights to our wreath. I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but it ties everything together somewhat nicely I think.
Last week we decided to take a chance with the annual "Santa pictures." Instead of going to the local mall, waiting in some crazy line, just to see a mediocre picture that costs somewhere near $30/sheet. We went to a local outdoor/garden store called Feeny's. Its not actually "local" in Philadelphia-esque terms, but could be considered "local" in Kansas terms. He did great until we got to Santa...even then he didn't do terrible. The thing about Feeny's is that they provide Santa and you're supposed to take the pictures yourself. This would have been great if someone who was more patient than me was taking the pictures. I got 2 shots, neither of which were that great, and we didn't stay up with Santa for more than a minute tops. I began getting paranoid that I had transformed into "that guy who takes way too long with Santa to get the perfect shot when, in reality, its never going to be quite perfect and now we have to wait for Normal Rockwell to finish his painting so we can have a turn." In reality, I hadn't turned into that guy at all...nor was I even close. I just got impatient and slightly paranoid.
After we got back home from Feeny's we decided to let Christopher see our outdoor lights up close and personal. He kept saying,"W000000000000w!" over and over again. That's his new shtick. I do have to admit that the second picture reminds me of the movie "The Secret of Nimh" for some reason.
Last night, around 1a.m., it began to snow....the only problem is that its still snowing. We're caught in the middle of a Noreaster and a snowstorm that has dropped snow on the ground continuously since then through now. This nonsense is supposed to continue until 6 a.m. Sunday. All I can say is, "YES!"
The Secret of Nimh glowing amulet! Is it weird that I knew exactly what you meant? Every time I hear some news report about the National Institutes of Mental Health I always think about tiny talking rats struggling to preserve their underground kingdom from intruders.
ReplyDeleteBut anyway...LOVE these pictures, Thomas. You guys went all out on the decorations. But then, how could you not when you've got a little guy who is SO excited about all the bright shiny-ness? He is such a sweetheart.
I would probably end up doing the same thing at the Santa place, by the way. I really don't want to be that obnoxious parent, so I might err on the side of caution and leave before the "perfect picture" was taken. I do really like the one of him on Santa's lap, though. He looks totally content, like he's just hanging out with Uncle Santa and watching some football or something.
Good luck with the snow. If you get trapped inside just let me know...I'll call up Dennis Quaid and have him dig you out.
Thanks...it has certainly been an exciting couple of weeks...Christopher is turning into a little man. THis is going to be a good christmas for him I think...he'll open a present say, "OH WOOOOOOOOOW!" (his new saying when he sees something he likes), completely discard the toy and proceed to play with the wrapping paper and/or box the present came in. It will be good times.
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