Christmas Tree is Up!

We finally took a half hour out of our day to put up the Christmas tree! Last year, after all the needles and the fire hazard and hassle, we got an artificial tree. And the way Todd said it, made sense. "If we're going to go fake, why not go totally fake?" So, we got a white tree. Then, we decided, why go with traditional? So, we got bright colorful ornaments and none of them are Christmas colors. I LOVE our tree! I loved it last year, and I think I love it even more this year. Ava had a hand in decorating this year too, so that made it fun. So, without further ado, the Ragusin Family Christmas tree. (Warning: overload of pics.)

Ok, I know what you're thinking. White tree? Really? Just give it a second.

Look Mommy! I'm a princess!

Ok, we're getting somewhere. Stay with me.

Decorating! She was such a big help!

There's glitter on my hand!

I just love these ornaments!

Ava gets to put the star on top!

Ta-da!! See? Beautiful! Not traditional, but SO pretty! So us!

And Leo, getting into the spirit of his first Christmas, has found the perfect spot under the tree!