Last weekend, we all got into our Christmas pajamas, got some eggnog, turned on the Christmas tunes, and decorated the Christmas tree. This year, Maddie was able to help (a little). We ended up making a big circular playpen with our gates and letting her play while we decorated. Maddie loves to look at the tree (she seems fascinated by it). She likes the musical and shiny ornaments the best. She loves to carry around Doug's Elvis jukebox ornament. She knows how to turn the jukebox on and likes to listen to the music. We are using her singing Elmo stocking again this year, and she LOVES to turn it on also. We are looking forward to Christmas even more than usual this year because Maddie is old enough to enjoy it now.
Kris and Maddie hanging ornaments.
Maddie pointing out an ornament to her daddy.
On Sunday evening, we headed to the Festival of Trees and Lights at the Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre. Maddie liked some of the trees, but was more interested in running down the hallway. She did not miss much. The tree decorating was . . . interesting. There were a few trees that were decorated nicely, but most were not very attractive (very tacky looking). We both agreed that the trees we have seen in the past at the Muncie Festival of Trees were MUCH better. The visit was not a total waste of time and money, however, since the Embassy itself is beautiful.
The Fort Wayne Fesival of Trees and Lights
at the Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre.
Doug and Maddie by the Fort Wayne Tin Caps
(formerly the Wizards) baseball team tree.
