Decking the halls

We have really enjoyed decorating for Christmas this year now that Miss Maddie is here. Even though she doesn't have a clue, it just makes Christmas so much fun. One of the first things we noticed though was that we didn't have a place to hang our stockings by the chimney with care, so John went out to the garage and whipped up a mantle. Thanks again Rogelio for getting him interested in wood working. It has really come in handy!

Here is the before.....

And the after....much better! Now we just have to get some stockings. Hehehe.

Maddie's favorite part are the tree lights and the glittery ornaments. I put her on the floor to enjoy them this morning and she turned a full 90 degrees by herself. I was really surprised. She'll be mobile before we know it!

And finally, a chance at meeting Santa. She seems to like him. It'll be funny to see what she thinks in the coming years. Based on everyone elses Santa photos, I'm guessing this might be the last smiling one for a while.