I have to say, as momma Johnson, the hubby did well this year! Brian is always so spirited and ambitious with the Christmas lights. I love my father to death, but that is one area where he doesn’t have passion–putting up Christmas lights! When my mom wanted some one year, she went up on ladders doing it herself when he was on a business trip! Brian though…busts them out as fast as it turns the Christmas season.

I also have to say, he has been Petersen-ized though. But, he does it so well. Brian grew up with colored lights, but I have certain liking to the classic white lights. Such a good hubby to accomodate me. Doesn’t the house look great? Nice job Bri-guy! The girls are in love with the lights.

We also just started our tradition this year of two trees…yep, I am becoming my mother! We have our “fancy” tree and our family tree. The family tree is all of our miscellaneous and heirloom ornaments. It is still in “production” as the years grow on.

But, what is the most fun? Watching the girls. They are in complete awe and their little faces just light up at the Christmas decorations. When a Christmas tree turns on…it’s like the world stops. It is so fun watching them experience Christmas this year. Ava is even more into it, and the the twins are discovering everything for the first time. Utter joy!

And, if you haven’t heard of “Elf on the Shelf”, you need to research it. Our elf entered our house on November 28th, and his name is Smurky! Wow…does that have power or what! All of the girls find him each morning. Even Aubree and Annelise know what it is and can’t figure out if he is not in the spot they last saw him. Santa is definitely going to have to deliver this year. We got three very “nice” girls. Oh…the magic of Christmas. Brian and I are eating up every last morsel this year!!

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