The annual Tree Day occurred at my sister's late last week.
For those that haven't read my blog over the last few years I'll give you a quick recap.
Since my brother's and my children were very young, we go over to my sister's house in early December each year and they decorate her Christmas tree and her house.
It's become a tradition that they all love and receive their first gift of the season which is a new decoration from my sister. Often it's a special one from her travels like the gold plated maple leaf from Canada or the kilt wearing piper from Scotland.
As usual the morning started with the gifting of their new decoration.
Then they're given their boxes full of their decorations from previous years. As they're getting older it's wonderful to hear them get excited about a special one they remember receiving.
Then it's time to decorate the tree and it's on this day each year when you realise just how much the kids are growing and how tall they're getting! I remember when they were all little and the decorations were clustered around the bottom of the tree because that's as far as they could reach!
Sophie is always on hand to supervise and gets so excited to have all the kids there. You can hear the poor old thing's joints creak as she tries to join in but she loves being with her kids too.
So Tree Day is over for another year and it's on with the preparations for Christmas which all of a sudden is hurtling towards us at great speed.
Hubby will be home in a few days and then we'll have him until just before New Years which is wonderful. He was supposed to work Christmas this year but was able to wrangle the time off so we're looking forward to having him here.
What traditions do you all have with your family, whether for Christmas or for another occasion you celebrate?
xx Susan
7 comments:
What a neat tradition for your family.. ours is just having the grandsons help decorate and it sure does help me as there are so many decs! Have fun having your husband home. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
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What a wonderful tradition, and thank you for allowing us to share it with you.
In our home Christmas is made up of traditions both old and new. Some things have changed slightly over the years but our focus on a simple celebrations remains the same.
How lovely for you all that you have your husband home for the festive season. X
What a lovely tradition, I can imagine the memories made over the years. Great news that your husband will be home soon for the festive season. CJ xx
Lovely tradition, my friend.
Isn't it something when we realize how very quickly these special days come back around?!
Enjoy the wonderful time with your family!
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