Saturday, November 29, 2008

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

As per tradition, we got the ole' Christmas tree out the day after Thanksgiving! Mom and Brooke came over to visit Friday evening, so we thought it would be the perfect time. Brent helped me drag the box out of the storage room and into the living room.

While Brent was putting the tree together, Brooke and Brody played with the some of the decorations, then they discovered what great fun a big empty box could be!!


Brody enjoying his ride, along with his ball and glove...


How do you like the shorts, khaki socks, and dress shoes look???!!!

Decorating the tree!!



Brody kept saying, "Preeeeetty Lights, Preeeeetty Lights!!!" I know Christmas is going to be sooo much fun this year. I have been reading stories and telling Brody about baby Jesus in the Manger, and he loves to look at the Nativity Scene I have set up in our foyer.
One more thing - I have started letting Brody take part in his prayer time at night. Before I put him in bed, we sit in the rocker and sing a few songs, read a book, etc. Then, we say our prayers. I say, "Dear Lord, we want to thank you so much for..." And Brody will say, "Brooke!" And then I say, "And we want to thank you for.." And he says "Noni!" We continue to do this until he has gone through the whole list of family. And I always make sure we thank Him for Jesus. It is so sweet to hear him (sort-of) praying at one year old!!






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