Gifting.

I love giving presents, and I really make an effort to make most of my gifts each year. Our family tries to keep Christmas simple, and more about the people and less about the stuff. This year we decided that all of us older kids would draw names, so instead of each person having 10+ people to get gifts for, we only have a one person each (plus mom and dad, and little kids). I think so far everyone is liking the plan, and says it's making everything much more laid back and meaningful.

That said. Everything is now made, or bought, and all wrapped! I usually get lots of bright red wrapping paper, but this year I tried something a bit different and went with mostly all silver and gold-and I love it!

The Wee One is fascinated by all the lights and absolutely loves the tree. She sits, talks to it, and laughs at it. Truly, babies at Christmastime are the best!

p.s I found her little red Hanna Andersson dress at a thrift store for only a dollar!

I put the Christmas Pickle on the tree. I love that tradition and I can't wait until the Wee One is bigger (and we have some more littles), to start it.

I saw this little idea on Pinterest, and thought it was a super cute. A wall tree for Adri. It has mainly homemade ornaments on it, and just right for a Tiny Person.