Around our house, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  We are decorating, making our favorite treats and the children are making out their Christmas wish lists.  I have pulled out all of our Christmas cds and have Christmas music playing almost constantly.

It’s time the kids learn how to put together an artificial Christmas tree and see how much fun I have every year putting it together. I had each of the children do a layer at a time until we got to the top of the tree.  I thought I would share a few pictures of our preparations. Enjoy!

A Lot Like Christmas

Nick assembling the Christmas Tree

Nick did the first layer and the fourth layer.

Nick assembling the Christmas Tree 2

He appears to be taking this job very seriously!

Dave assembling the Christmas Tree

Dave had the job of assembling the second and fifth layers.

Dave assembling the Christmas Tree 2

I wonder if he looks that concentrated when he’s doing his school work.

Shelby Assembling the Christmas Tree

Shelby did the third and sixth layer, which left the top for me.

Shelby assembling the Christmas Tree 2

Shelby seems to be enjoying herself.

And what was I doing you ask.

Crazy Dave Napping

Supervising, of course!!

Christmas Tree

Finally, We have seven feet of greenery in the middle of our livingroom!

Lighted Christmas Tree

After completing the tree, I installed three sets of lights. (colored lights per the children’s request)

decorating the Christmas Tree

And then the garland and other decorations were applied.

Christmas Decorations 1

The decorations started coming out of the boxes and placed around the house.  Most of the items on this shelf were made by Laura.

Christmas Decorations 2

We hung the mini crocheted stocking that Laura made on all of the cabinet doors.

Christmas Decorations 3

There are lighted trees but these weren’t made by Laura.

Christmas Plates

Laura really loves putting plates on the wall.  So out came the Christmas plates.