Setting up our Christmas tree...

We finally got our Christmas tree up 1 1/2 weeks before we left for our trip, which is the main reason why we didn't get a real tree this year, although real trees are my favorite. I love the fresh pine smell; it reminds me of Christmas. Since we weren't getting a real tree, we decided to get something a little different - a fiber optic tree. I wasn't 100% sold on the idea, but Jason really wanted it, so I went along. It turned out to be really pretty with all the colors twinkling, even with no ornaments on the tree. It didn't even need Christmas lights, which was a good thing because Carson would have probably pulled them off as he did with all the ornaments. After a day, all of our Christmas ornaments ended up on the top 1/3 of the tree! Even with the ornament fiasco, it was nice to see our first Christmas tree up in our new house!

Jason and Carson opening the tree box.

Carson is our little helper.

The tree lit, but with no ornaments yet.


Mommy and Carson starting to put up ornaments. Carson and I found this little snowman at a local store. Carson thinks it is his friend and will give it kisses! So instead of placing him outside I decided to keep him inside by the tree.