Will and I often think about the kinds of holiday traditions we want to establish for our family. One tradition we've started is to go to the Christmas tree farm the day after Thanksgiving. As we decorate the tree we always have one of our favorite Christmas movies playing in the background while we sip on some delicious hot chocolate. We have very little Christmas decorations (which is great because we have very little space to decorate) and even fewer ornaments. We hope our future Christmas tree(s) will be covered with handmade ornaments made by little Meanses. But for now, we are perfectly content with our lights and pine cones.


Our beautiful tree (with lights). You can't see the natural pine cones because they are so small. But trust us, they're in there somewhere.






Our beautiful tree (without lights).


We'll take this one!


Will loves to cut down his own tree.


There it goes.



Yes, we even "decorate" our dog. She loves it! Can't you tell by her expression?


Gracie is ready for Christmas! She's so adorable!