Let's Get This Christmas Started!

I hauled out the holly this afternoon and began to deck the hallways just a smidge this evening. I purchased a few silver and red sparklies at Target's dollar spot a couple of week's ago and after I spread out the Christmas craziness all over the dining table, I started to wind it around and around (much as I did to the fall wreath) a form from Dollar General. As the wreath began to take shape I realized that it was beginning to look curiouser and curiouser (and by curious I mean kitsch at it's very best). But I went along with the "art" as it began to unfold and here it is, my friends. I little throw up-y, but hey, my kids like it!

 We even had a few minutes to pick up a Christmas tree! As soon as we arrived at the tree lot Parker went off to find us the perfect one. A few minutes later he called us over. He'd found it ... and it is beautiful!

 Just a glimpse of stage one. The lights are up just before bed time.