Getting in the Christmas Spirit

We have gone back and forth about setting up our Christmas Tree this year.  In the end we ended up buying a little tree instead of pulling out all of our Christmas stuff.  Last night we set up the tree. The kids were really excited to set it up.

They acted like it was the best tree they had ever seen.  Hallee loved putting ornaments on the tree.

Wyatt loved everything about the tree!  He helped me pick out the white tree.

I'm glad we did this.  The kids love decorating the tree every year and I love watching them.

I'm still feeling sick, so I was really glad to stay in last night and have a night at home with the family.

Everyone helped Keith put the star on the tree.

We were all pretty happy with the finished product.

Earlier that day the kids drew names and each bought each other a present.  We all went to the store together, so it was hard to hide them from each other, but that was just the way it worked out this year!  Wyatt and Caitlyn drew each other's name.  They both loved their presents.

Jonah and Hallee drew each other's name.  I love the thank you hugs that they all give after they open their presents. We always open the siblings presents a couple of days before because the kids love it and I like to do it separate from the other presents.  The kids like to pick things out for each other.

We picked out a present for Keith earlier that day too.  It was a fun night and helped us get excited for Christmas.  It has been hard to get into the Christmas Spirit this year while we have been so busy with moving.  We have done some family home evening about Christmas, but it is weird not to have all of our decorations up and do our usual traditions this year.  We don't have all of our decorations up this year, but we have everything we need to feel the Spirit of Christmas!