O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

We put up the Christmas tree last weekend and much to our surprise, Hannah has not bothered it at all. Sure, she points to it and loves to be REALLY close to it, but she hasn't disturbed it. Putting up the tree is one of my favorite parts of Christmas--I love all the ornaments, each with it's own story. Some of them are 33 years old!!
Hannah also enjoyed her first taste of snow this week. It only snowed a little bit at our house, but it was enough for her to want to go out in it. We bought her some snow shoes last night, so when we get enough to play she and Ike can go have some fun! Ike's favorite past time is having snow balls thrown for him--he would be out there for hours if you let him!
Mimi and Papa bought Hannah Elf on a Shelf for her birthday...I thought she might be a little young for it, but she LOVES him! Everyday we ask her where her Elf is and after looking around she points, smiles and waves to him. Of course, we have him send back a wonderful report to Santa so that she can be sure to get everything on her list. And every morning he's in a new part of the house, watching and just waiting to be found!!