The Annual Decking of the Hall's!

Each year we spend a day (or 2) decorating the house together as a family.  The kids always help and it is a fun way to start the excitement for Christmas.  We decorate, play music, drink cocoa, and of course the kids do EVERY nativity game they see as we unpack.  This year was no different.  Besides the usual decor, we have our big tree and a smaller Baylor University tree. Each ornament is a memory in time from travel to special moments. I like to say it is a memory tree. We have old car keys, McDonald ornament from my Grandma when I was 5, broken ornaments that are special but cannot be fixed, ornaments from those in honor of Daddy, handmade ornaments from neighbors, Baylor's baby ornament, ornaments to remind us of family reunions, pictures of travels, and more.  The kids still enjoy hearing stories of where we have traveled, seeing the ornaments they have made over the years (especially the ones with pictures), and hanging the ones they have selected each year.  Each one is a priceless memory for us. Here are some of the favorite decor and ornaments this year.