Happy Holidays!

One of my favorite family traditions is decorating the Christmas tree. When I was little, my family would spend the weekend after Thanksgiving getting out the tree and decorating it. Dad would put on the lights, and the kids would take turns putting on ornaments while mom made brownies. When we were all finished, we would turn out the lights, turn on the tree, and sing carols.

Well, a couple of things have changed since I was a little. Since I don't have a family to help me decorate the tree now, I invite a handful of my friends (Nici, Mellie, Corey, Ry-Ry, and Toddy) over to help me, and now Rod, decorate the tree.

Instead of getting the tree out, Rod insists that we buy a real tree. Although I hate to admit it, I really love it. You just cannot beat the smell of pine.

Also, instead of brownies, we cook up a couple pots of cheese and chocolate fondue.

I love spending this time with my friends and how the house glows when the tree is lit.