Decorating the Tree

This year was so much fun decorating the tree. Both of the girls got into it, especially Nora. Gretchen had more fun with the beads than the ornaments...she was so cute!
The tree
Nora putting on the treetopper Snowman!
Gretchen helping out with the ornaments

Nora was such a big help!
The start of playing with the beads!
More beads
The tree is almost done...
Posing in front of the beautiful tree!

The Christmas decorations
The exterior illumination, done by Matt

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