December 1

We tend to decorate for Christmas in something of a piecemeal fashion: trees go up, then maybe some ornaments are added a few days later, then maybe a picture goes up on the wall and a throw pillow hops up onto a couch.

Tonight, Adam added the string of icicle lights we bought yesterday at Costco to the outdoor dining area. Brady (and Chub) and I stood outside in the chilly'ness and watched as he first hammered nails into the wood, and then strung the lights.

I love Christmas lights. To me, they represent the coming of the Light of the World. So to see them from my window while I'm hanging out in my family room makes my heart happy.