Christmas Tree {A Family Affair}

Every year we kick off the Christmas season by putting up our Christmas tree the Friday after Thanksgiving.  It is one of those traditions that has carried over from my childhood.  We put on Christmas music, my hubby makes Chex Mix and we put up the tree.  Last year our little guy was only a few months old and would just lay there starring at our tree, this year he wanted to be involved.  I swear he thinks he is an adult!


Both my husband and I would receive ornaments every year growing up, and we still do.  These ornaments mean a lot to both of us, so we have a family tree that receives all of those ornaments.  I was suppose to have another tree, but that's another story for another time ;)  Since we want to keep these ornaments up as well as start the same tradition with our children we have attempted to achieve some sort of cohesiveness.  I must say that I think we do a pretty decent job at it since I have had people over that tell me they could never have a tree like this because they have so many personal ornaments.  I'm not sure if it is a compliment to our efforts, or a compliment to the ornaments we have received over the years.  Since a lot of our personal ornaments are traditional Christmas colors {red, green, gold, etc} we went with a red and silver accent color.  After stringing on all of the lights we put up red garland, then an assortment of red and silver ball ornaments.  Finally we finish off by putting up all of our personal ornaments, those deemed less attractive get designated to the back of the tree ;)  My mom gave us a larger tree last year, so we probably need to get some more filler ornaments to give it more color, but here it is...



It is too funny, we both have ornaments from 1988 with our pictures on them.  So we put them together on our tree.  My grandma made mine, as she did all of her grandchildren.  Every year we would look for what ornament she would make us, they would all be similar but different.  Here are just a few examples of some of her work.





This was the very first ornament!


We had to put the tree in our dining room so the little guy would be less tempted to disturb it.  At least it allows for you to see it from the front of our house :)  Do any of you keep a "family" tree?


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12 comments:

  1. Hey Kendra, thanks for commenting on my blog today and being a new follower! I love your tree! I think the trees with the personal ornaments are the best because they are from the heart and not out of a designer's lookbook. Your son is so cute, by the way!

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  2. Thanks Shannon, I think he is pretty darn cute too!

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  3. I love your tree topper! Christmas with kids is the best!

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  4. I love the personality your tree has! And all the ornaments from years past are a fun way to bring memories to your Christmas each year. My family does the same thing-- my grandma gives us each an ornament every year. I treasure mine. I'm the only grandchild who has gotten a Precious Moments ornament each year and they are one of my favorite things I own. So special! I just know your son will appreciate all his ornaments one day!

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  5. Beautiful tree! and I love the ornaments with all the memories. You took some great pictures of it too!

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  6. Love your tree! Beautiful!

    The ornaments are adorable and since they are from Christmas's from your childhood makes them [and the tree] that much more special.

    I remember the ornaments my sister and I collected over the years from our childhood. I still wish we had them but they were lost in our house fire in 2002 [I was 17]. It's alright though... it makes ornaments that much more special for us this year. We can start the tradition all over again with our son :)

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  7. We too have a personal tree. Every year we talk about each ornament as we hang them...so fun!! Thrilled to find your blog!!

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  8. That's awesome. So special to do with the kids!

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  9. HEY Kendra! Im an Interior Designer and your newest follower! That little munchkin is BEYOND ADORABLE!!! Love the tree and how family oriented it is with the tradition...THATS what christmas is about! I would LOOOOOOVE for you to visit my blog and 14 days of xmas trees! I have a giveaway that might go with your decor...Im so GLAD i found you! Love your blog! :)

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    xoxokara

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  10. love a beautiful personal tree! thanks for sharing!

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  11. Hey Pretty Girl! Thanks for linking up and Putting the button up! I STILL ADORE your Tree and decor!! One of my FAVS!

    xoxokara

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  12. I think that it is wonderful. You are starting your own traditions. Your tree is wonderful! :)

    Merry Christmas!
    ~Liz

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