O’ (Fake) Christmas Tree

I know, I know, before I get crap from Oregonians about our choice of a fake tree, we are saving our real tree seeking efforts until the kids are at an age where they know the difference. For now, the fake one will do for a few years.  We got our tree today and it was a lot of fun seeing the kid’s different reactions. Claire has been talking about a Christmas tree nonstop for a week now. She was SO happy to see the tree after her nap.

Henry giving Daddy a hand.

Claire giving her helping hand as well. Someday we’ll teach her that a box was once a tree and that trees grow in the ground. For now, she knows Christmas trees come out of boxes.

While they were napping we set up the tree. Henry was the first awake and you can see why we put the tree in a play yard. Right away he tried grabbing the lights/ornaments.
Claire woke up and helped me finish the last of the ornaments.  Yes, she often takes longer naps than Henry.  If only I can convince Henry to sleep long stretches like Claire…