You know It's Christmas When:

1. The baby always has a pine needle somewhere in his mouth (no matter how many times you vacuum).
2. It's inoffensive to talk about Jesus pretty much anywhere.
3. People are singing fabulous theology (even though they don't actually believe it the rest of the year).
4. The food is really good.
5. You have many parties to choose from.
6. People want to know what you desire, and then they get it for you!
7. Did I mention that the food is really good?
8. You must water your biggest indoor decoration.
9. There are candy canes everywhere and in every flavor.
10. Your bank account is getting really empty, but you would do it all again anyway.

Hilleke Tree Decorating Party

Mom and Anne getting us started.

"Aunt"

Me and Bubbie checking out the light situation.

Dad and Emily

Lolli and Pop

Awww I love this one

Aunt helping educate Arthur on the ways of Christmas Tree Decorating Parties

Pop and "Dragonclaw"

Samson and Emily with his little tree

Arthur inspecting (and removing) the lowest decorations.

Taste Test

Learning about hooks.

Samson gets the prize for the most enthusiastic and most improved on tree decorating!