Christmas pictures (so far)

This year we weren't sure what to do about a Christmas tree with two very curious kitties in the house. The tree I've used the past few years usually sits covered in the basement. Earlier this year the two boys demolished it. Not just knocking it down, but it was completely flat at one point. So we were trying to figure out how to secure a Christmas tree to the walls or bolt it to the floor when we had a great idea. How about a palm tree? The long trunk would keep ornaments high off the ground and if we decided we hated it, Jason would move it down to the man cave in the basement. (The parrothead/Coca-cola man cave in process.) So we found a nice little $21 palm tree at Flower Factory, brought it home, put some lights on it and then decorate it.

Ta-da!!

Unfortunately we didn't realize how top heavy it would be with all the ornaments on it. The cats helped us fix this. When we got home from work the next day, it was tipped over and most of the ornaments were scattered all over the house. We set the tree back upright, put some support around the pot and it's stayed put ever since.

Next set of pictures was taken at Jason's work. They had a Christmas party for the kids with a visit from Santa. Santa was played by one of Jason's friends from his previous position with Sojourner. Everyone had to sit on Santa's lap, so we got a few pictures...



And lastly, some pictures from the Christmas party last Saturday. (See previous blog if you haven't read it yet.)

Welcome to the Christmas party!

Gifts for the 800+ kids

Some of the caroling elves

Face Painting
Jason serving tables

Santa caught me peeking in through a window of his house!

Groceries were also given to the families