O Christmas Tree

We finally put up the Christmas tree.  This was supposed to be a family activity enjoyed on my birthday, the 26th, but Eben came down with that stupid stomach bug.  I really wanted Eben to help, thinking maybe, just maybe he would actually help and enjoy his first Christmas tradition.  Well, it was no special Christmas movie special moment, that's for sure.  Instead of caring about actually participating in the event, Eben picked up ornaments, threw them around, pushed the tote around the house, and ripped any ornaments off the tree he could reach.  Most of the experience consisted of us saying, "No Eben, don't throw the ornaments," or "you can touch the ornaments just don't pull them off of the tree."  Oh well...maybe next year!

The rest pics were from today - just trying to get a pic of Eben by the tree, which is nearly impossible!  (We weren't done decorating yet though so may try again later...who am I kidding - WILL try again later)

Done decorating - here is a blurred tree though.

 One of Eben's favorite toys right now - his dancing frog.

Pretty, huh...