O Tannenbaum. . .

O Tannenbaum. . .

Wie treu sind deine Blätter.

Sorry, that song is stuck in my head. : )

I lived in Germany when I was a little girl for a few years and we would sing
"O, Christmas tree" in german every year.


So, I can't help but sing it every year when we decorate our tree, hence the title of this post. ; )


I really like the traditional Christmas colors and toyed with the idea of doing more of a "theme" tree this year and somewhat tried too but I still had to include some of my favorite ornaments.

So, I guess you could say it's a "hodpodge themed" tree.


Here is how she turned out.

I do need to get one more spool of ribbon to finish my garland.




and just a couple shots of some of our ornaments. . .














and my most favorite ornament, ever.







Maddie made this in kindergarten.

They painted their little hands white, stamped them onto the ornament and made their little fingers into snowmen. I love this ornament and now when Maddie holds it, her hand covers the entire thing. So, that makes it even more special to me now.


Lastly, a quick shot of Miss Maddie decorating it. : )






Is your tree up and decorated yet?