Paul (Aaron) and I started a tradition the year before we got married. On Christmas Eve we would exchange Christmas ornaments with each other. We carried this tradition on for the last 13 years of marriage. With 3 children, we all have gained a lot of ornaments each. Our children look forward to what ornaments they will get from each individual in our family. They love going shopping for their ornament gifts, too. It's been a very special tradition. It's funny to think back to our very first Christmas tree. It was so plain & empty since we didn't have many ornaments. Now our tree overflows! We giggled this year that we might need to purchase another tree next year just to FIT all of these ornaments. I can't say enough, "How much Paul and I love to look at each ornament and remember the memories it holds!"
So, this is our Christmas Tree this year, minus this Christmas Eve's ornaments. The picture does not do it justice, but every ornament holds a glimpse into each individual of our family for the year it was given. Just precious!
~Michelle
2 comments:
what a great tradition- we do something a little bit like that but definitely don't go all out like you guys. What's better is that i love that your kids are so into it. a proven hit! thanks for sharing. btw- i linked you to our blog too =)
what a beautiful tree and like candace said...great tradition...
Post a Comment