Every year, the kids get a new ornament to put on the Christmas tree. My goal is to build up their own collections so that when they grow up and move out (and are responsible enough to take care of them), they will have enough ornaments to fill their first tree. The Goodmans have been great about sending ones to the kids each year as well. We have a great collection just from them, marking each year of their babyhood up until now.
I try to pick one that marks something from the past year or a special interest they have. I'm excited about this year's batch.
Of course, for Hannah, it's all Jonas (and this is the only wee picture I could grab from the world wide web of its fantastical-ness. It plays MUSIC. That's what I'M talking about!)

For Aron, it's all about the music too. Only this year it's the music he's making in our garage. Hannah found it for me but promised to keep it a secret til our tree is up. Cute, huh?

It's just a wee bit different from this one, but cute.
Now, what ornament for James? James, the little man with a penchant for weaponry and mad sword skilz. What holiday ornament could possibly capture his personality this year?

I can't find the ornament anywhere online, but this merry fellow is on it!! Nothing says Christmas like a ninja warrior, I always say. I also know, James will love it!
Once we get the tree up after Thanksgiving, the kids each get their new ornament. And of course, you know which ones I love to put up the most for myself, don't you??

(Oh, my Ralphie, it's almost that time of year!!)







