A Treeless Christmas

I had decided that putting up a Christmas tree this year would not be worth the stress. It was bound to be a battle of glitter, glass and garland...one that I wasn't sure LoLo was old enough to appreciate and that I was strong enough to survive. Nevertheless, I could not stand to see the twinkling lights and colorful decorations in windows from afar. A treeless Christmas just didn't feel right.

After an evening of string light tug-of-war and sparkly ball toss, the tree was complete. There were moments of regret. What have I gotten myself into? Why did I change my mind? Should I just put it back in the box now? How much shock would a Christmas light inflict on a small child? Who knows how long the tree will last, but I tried and thankfully no one was injured during this annual family tradition. Decorated with handmade and plastic ornaments topped with a tutu, this tree may survive a crash or two...just maybe.

The Bush Family Christmas Tree 2011

LoLo Christmas 2010 (wearing what is now our tree topper :)