Proof I love my kids more than I love Christmas lights

Ok, so 24 hours ago I was all excited and ready to make my statement to the world neighborhood that it's my year to decorate the front of the house.  I felt empowered.  I woke up with a "Yep - booooring white lights.  Bring it!"  Then this morning when we pulled out many of the decorations we realized that none of the lights for the tree outside are LED and since we think Jesus and Santa would prefer a more earth-friendly and economical option we chose to replace them.  Before heading out to buy new lights Chris asked the kids if they wanted to decorate the tree outside with white lights like on the house or awesome colored lights.  They both said colored lights.  That was the end of the discussion.  I relented.  For the sake of my kids.  I get it.  As with my body I once again have sacrificed beauty for those little people who live here and won't leave. 

I will say, though, that Drew told me she loves the white lights on our tree in the front livingroom.  I told her I think white lights on a Christmas tree are soooo beautiful.  Just like her.  I think that may seal the deal on having another white-light-lover in our family.  And it is oh, so true.  

Here are a few pics of our Christmas decoratin' day:

The kids got to decorate the tree by themselves.  They had such a good time and it made for a really special morning.  And I love saying, "Wow, you guys did a fantastic job!  That glob of ornaments right there in the center looks beautiful." 

Sweet Lauren exploring her first Christmas decorations

The Christmas light supervisor

"Hi, honey!  You're doing a great job hanging the white lights!"

Just like her mommy, barefoot in the winter and loving it.

Yes, she's 4.  Yes, she's on an 8 foot ladder.  And yes, she's giving me a thank you thumbs-up for the colored lights she's putting on.

Because I love my children.  A lot.

How'd your Christmas decorating go??