Christmas 2008

We had plans to stay at a cabin this christmas but the weather didn't cooperate and so we stayed home instead.

Here is a picture of the tree and trimmings that we bought and threw together the day after Christmas. I had vowed to not purchase anything for the holiday, but that really depressed me. I felt like Odessa was missing out on some of the magic of the holiday.

So, bright and early on Friday morning we headed to Target and bought a tree, some trimmings, and a few horribly commercial, plastic gifts for Odessa to open. And at 50% off! We also made it to the toy store on NW 23rd and I bought her a bouncy horse ("pink bunny!" accoring to O) and a special doll that I had been wanting for her.

We decorated that afternoon and opened gifts after nap. Although I know Odessa wouldn't miss it, she really, really had fun! And I had fun enjoying some of the traditions that I was missing and bringing a little of that magic to Odessa.

I love the second picture -- you can tell Odessa is about to totally melt :)