How to Decorate Bop and Nanny's Tree

It has become a tradition for us girls to put up Bop and Nanny's Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. We love it, because when we were younger, we would always marvel at how beautiful it was, and now we get to be a part of making it beautiful! Bop and Nanny like it to, because then they don't have to do it. Bop has made it very clear that this is our job now for the rest of our lives! I (Julie) made sure to take lots of pictures, so I could give you all a step-by-step tutorial on how it is done. Enjoy!

Step 1: Get out the smooshed tree. This requires assistance from either Bop or Dad.

Step 2: Fluff it. Step 3: Hang 5 strings of new LED lights, one layer toward the inside of the tree, and one on the tips of the branches. This is usually accompanied by a 20 minute pause while Bop runs into town to get another string of lights because he likes LOTS of lights.

Step 4: Make sure the lights meet Bop's approval. Step 5: Put on the strings of red beads and popcorn. Then give Dad a footrub after he moves it back into the corner and is waiting for Bop to get some nails to shim it so it stands straight. Step 6: Get it standing straight.

Step 7: Hang the multitude of wonderful ornaments.

Here's a picture of it at night. Isn't it enchanting?