Holiday Prep 2017 G

More Trees

Grace, Haley, Kaya, Kirsten, Lanie, Lea, Melody, 2 or more

So who watched Olaf's Adventure and Prep and Landing 2 last night? Both reminded us we have some more decorating to share. This time with full team work. Check it out below...

Window Dressing

I love this spot for the train.
Someone hand me some track.
Let's get loopy! (giggles; hands track sections to Melody)
Ugh! (giggles; slides sections together) Loop finished.
I've got the controller. Wait, where's the screwdriver?
Here you go!
Thanks! Hey, can you clean the track while I do this? The eraser is over there.
Got it.
Engine and tender set on. First carriage please.
Here you go.
Thanks! (Finishes connecting train.) Ready!
(Turns controller; wheels start to turn) Away we go!

(Applause)

Center of Loop

(boxes shuffling; bags opening)
Looks like all the decorations are here for this tree.

I have for the other tree.
I don't know, this one is leaning again.

It will be fine.
Those antlers! (laughing) Don't get tangled in the garland.

(laughing)

Wow! I forgot what was in here. Some really cute things!

Yeah. Let's choose what will go with the trees.
I love all the little mice!

I've already got garland on my tree; shall we race?

Um, no. Haley, hand me the...
Right here, Kaya!

Careful of the train.
You bet.
Lanie, do you have the...

Absolutely!
(singing) Angels we have heard on high...

Both trees look great!

Star and angel! That's awesome.
Hmm, so who goes where on the platform?
Hey, that looks great. I like the nativity in the center.

Yeah, we made it look like the others are bringing gifts to the manger.

Selfie time!

Eelee!! (laughing)

It's too bad we don't have lights for this one.

Maybe next year.
I love it!

Team Photo

We have one more tree to decorate.
It's a big one.
Let's hope Mulligan doesn't try to play with it.
I know! He's already tried to get at the presents we put in the spot where the tree will go.
Fingers crossed!
Maybe no glass this year.
Sounds like a plan!
(laughing)

Are you all decorated for the holidays? Or do you do all your decorating on Christmas Eve? 

Best wishes,

Holiday Prep 2017 F

We Interrupt Decorating for...

Christmas Angel

Hey, Grace! What're you wearing?
I was cast as an angel for the Christmas pageant. Do you think this will work as my costume?

Sure you look great, but shouldn't you be all white?

Yeah, I have that covered. Just trying it out first.

Great! Have fun!

Rehearsal
Wow! Look at the stable! It's an awesome set!

The run through went well.

Yum! Gramma Enne's cranlots!

Day Of
The pageant was a hit! Everyone loved it. The animals stole the show.

This is our pastor as the head sheep and her daughter is the little lamb.

I match the tree.

Have you seen or participated in a Christmas play or pageant? If yes, what part did you play or what was your favorite part?

Outfit Notes
Grace's angel costume was found at Petsmart for less than $4. It's for a guinea pig. Our guinea pig was not thrilled to wear the costume, but he looked cute!

Warm wishes for your holiday preparations!

Holiday Prep 2017 E

Small Trees Can Be Big

Grace, Lea, Melody, 2 or more

Have you seen the legs for this tree?
I think I have them in this box.

Oh, cool!
You take the tree; we'll bring the ornaments and everything.
[Move everything to new spot.]
Is this full enough? I bent all the branches back down.

Yeah, I think that looks good.
Are there lights in the box, Grace?
Yep. A little bit of everything.

Lets get to it.
The lights and garland look nice. 

First ornament.

Black?
You've forgotten since last year.
Huh?
This one is a memorial for all those that have lost their lives or been affected by tragedy or disasters.
Ohh, right. 
A moment of silence.
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Okay, now the others.

Are we trying for a specific pattern?
Nope.
Careful, Grace.

(stumbles, ornaments slips from hand...smash)

Oh, no!
(sweeping up shards)
Well, that answers that question; the ornaments are glass.
Ohhh!
Don't worry, we have plenty.
Done!

Photo time!

Are you ever going to take those antlers off? (giggles)
Nope.
(laughing)

That's tree number 2; two or three more.

Are you finished decorating?

Best wishes,