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family traditions

On Sunday afternoon we went over to my parents' house to help Mom decorate her tree. Its been a trdition for years to decorate the tree together while we watch "White Christmas" (with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye ... best Christmas movie EVER). This year, even though none of us are living at home, we had a need to keep the tradition going! So once again, with a fire in the fireplace and Bing crooning White Christmas, we helped Mom decorate her tree. I love traditions.


Me and Mom decorating the tree. That's one of at least three or four ornaments I actually put on the tree.

Dad ... he's not too keen on decorating, which is just part of the family tradition. Its fun trying to make him decorate the tree AND enjoy watching "White Christmas." He's a good sport though.


Hans and Amy were there to help too ... and do Amy's nails apparently.