Christmas Has Arrived at Dee Dee and Grandfather's House

Most people who know the Kracht's know we are Christmas fanatics. We listen to Christmas music and watch Christmas movies year 'round, we go all-out with the Christmas decorations and Christmas presents, we love baking Christmas goodies, and we can't get enough of spending time together as a family (even if we have to plan it months in advance!).
But, what some may not know is that the Cannon's are big on Christmas decorating, too! Grandfather has already had his beautiful decorations up for a week or two... and they know how to do it up right.

Let's count the number of trees they have...

Living Room Trees

1 and 2

3

4

(Leila's Special Santa Claus Tree)

5

Entrance Hall Trees

1 and 2

Kitchen Trees

 

 1 and 2

Dining Room Trees

 1 and 2

How many trees does that make?

Five in the living room, 2 in the hall, 2 in the kitchen, and 2 in the dining room for a total of 11 Christmas trees!! Anybody else think that they can beat that?!

Now, for a few more pictures of the prettiness and of Leila enjoying the decorations. (She's already picked out a few ornaments that she really likes - there's a particular Santa ornament on her tree that she always gravitates towards.)

Grandfather's pretty angels

Checking out ornaments on the big living room tree

Leila is about the same size as these angels. Believe it or not, they used to actually hang on the living room tree, but that tree was getting old and Grandfather got rid of it last year. This year's tree is beautiful, but not quite as big. That means these pretty ladies don't really fit. But, they've found a wonderful place on the floor where Leila can enjoy them.

The dining room table is set for Christmas company.

The display case is ready for Christmas, too.

The Santa Claus in the entrance hall is bigger than Leila! Isn't he beautiful?

Leila and Dee Dee posing by her tree.

Do you think she will be able to tear into all of those presents by herself? I think she'd do pretty well if she was allowed to eat the paper off. Otherwise, she'll probably need some help. Luckily, I think she'll have plenty of help on-hand that day!

Thank you Dee Dee and Grandfather for making the house so special for us during Christmas!