Just in time to trim the tree

Zach and Maegan came to visit for three weeks this Christmas. It was great having them here for that long. This was Maegan's first Christmas in Hennessey, so we wanted them to be there for all the fun. That included decorating the tree. So, as soon as they arrived, we went to Hennessey to help deck the halls.

Zach and Maegan brought their dogs, Lola and Sampson, with them, so things were a little more chaotic than usual. We thought about leaving Oliver at home, but we really wanted the dogs to meet, so we brought him with us. Lola had just had surgery, so we had to make sure they stayed calm, but they got along great. Even Kyle and Sampson tolerated each other! (long story)

 Poor Lola was sporting an inflatable collar for a while. She looked a little sad in it but still so stinkin' cute.

 We put the dogs away when the kids got there so we could actually get a little decorating done. Asher loved putting the ornaments on this year. Most of them landed in the same spot, which drove me crazy, but I rearranged while he wasn't looking. :)

 The husbands "supervised" as always. 


 And Asher got to put the star on top. 


 Ty and Lisa couldn't be there, so we sent them some pictures to keep them in on the fun. How cute was Ty in 1995?! 

 And it was fun to hang stockings and put up ornaments for Olivia and Maegan, our two new additions! 

 Zach and Maegan brought a surprise for Asher. He wasn't sure what to think of the remote control helicopter at first, but he had a great time with it. Until it broke a few minutes later. :)

 What cute boys! 



 Quinn was a busy girl, so I didn't get many pictures of her. After she woke up from her nap, all she wanted to do was play with Mamo. 

It was fun to decorate with people this time around. Kyle is always working when I decorate our house, so Oliver is my only company. As you can see, he's more of a distraction than a help. :) 


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