The Christmas Tree Hunt

Last Saturday (Dec. 6) was St. Nicholas Day, and it has become our tradition to decorate a Christmas tree on this day (or as close to it as possible). We've decided that cutting down a tree ourselves is the way to go. Granted the trees you cut yourselves aren't usually as pretty as the pre-cut ones. And, they're usually a good bit more likely to contain critters of one kind or another. But there's something about going out on a cold day, hiking around the "woods" (i.e. - tree farm), and hacking away at a tree trunk. OK, my husband actually does that part - I attempt to help and usually get in the way. Michael and the girls ventured out on their own this year. It was VERY cold, so Nicholas and I decided that we'd prefer to stay home and get decorations down from the attic - well, he preferred napping. The rest of the crew went to Priddy Farms in Bartlett and found a lovely (although a bit Charlie Brownish) tree.





So now, stockings are hung, tree is decorated, Nativity set is out, and we're well on our way to Bethlehem!

So It's Been 3 Months . . .

Who knew it could take so long to get settled? Especially considering we're still not even close to being settled! But I had to take a few minutes for a brief update of the last few months (while children #1 & 2 are playing "quietly" and child #3 is sleeping).

September: We moved into the new house!!! Here are a few pics for those of you haven't been able to come by . . .










So, I am now declaring the house renovation portion of this blog officially completed (cause, let's face it, things will never be actually FINISHED) and I can begin updates and reflections on daily life in the Williams' household!

October:

Let's see . . . Nicholas learned to walk


And we enjoyed the outdoors on a regular basis



November:

We traveled to Tupelo to celebrate our nephew/cousin Owen's 1st birtday. He and Nicholas are exactly a week apart.





Nicholas celebrated the Big #1 a week later . . .




And the girls started to warm to the idea of watching football with Daddy. If you can't have cartoons . . .



All in all, it's been a wonderful few months! I'm looking forward to things slowing down a bit after the craziness that was home renovation. But, realistically, I guess a nice calm life may have to wait until after the holidays . . . or possibly until after all children are graduated and out of the house . . .