The Christmas Tree hunt

Yesterday I went with my family and boyfriend to buy our Christmas tree! We go to the same tree farm every year (with the exception of last year, since there were three feet of snow) and walk around until we find the perfect tree that we all love. I remember when I was small, my grandparents would tie jingle bells around our wrists; when they could no longer hear bells they knew we had started to wander off or were up to something. Personally, I think this is a much better idea than leshes for children.

Anyways, this year we had some serious difficulty findding the perfect tree. We're not entirely sure why. Eventually though we found a good one, chopped it done and brought it home. The tree hunting part is usually done in good spirits, but for some reason no one really likes doing the actual decorating part. My dad is super specific and weird about the Christmas lights, my mom hates the ornaments part and my brother and I wind up trying to stay out of the way. It seems to be Christmas tradition that my dad ends up hiding away from everyone after Christmas tree hunting. But eventually we got everything done. Our tree looks beautiful; there is nothing better than a pretty tree.

I adore this time of year. I love seeing all the lights going up and seeing family out making Christmas memories. As tedious as it is, I love putting up ornaments and seeing all the fun times assosiated with them; babys firsts, musical notes, tiny glass dance slippers. I find it incredibly difficult to NOT be happy this time of year. What are your Christmas traditions? Do you have particular things you do with your family? Is there one ornament you absolutely love and have to put up every year? I have these two tiny kitten ornaments that I love for some reason. They're a set; you put the one ona  higher branch and it's danging a ball of yarn, than you put the other lower down and it looks like its swatting at the yarn.

I hope everyone is having a good holiday season! Christmas is only five more days away :)