Christmas decor is up

So . . . getting a real tree this year didn't quite make the cut. I love the smell and look of a real tree, but really dislike the mess and remembering to water it. So, we got a fake one and we quite like it. The kids (ok, not Kate) picked out their annual ornaments and as shocking as it may seem (not really), the boys picked Cars 2 characters. They love them. It did take some convincing that they were just to look at and not play with. Kate got a bird ornament, which she loves, lucky for us it's not breakable. Ahh, I can't believe it's December! I love this time of year (minus the cold).