Channeling the creativity of these cute people, we set about cutting out letters for own caroling garlands, which didn't take as long as I expected... just a couple episodes of Bones and we had ourselves an abundant construction paper alphabet.
It was perfect - a little effort went a long way. Aaaand it was cheap - construction paper, twine and tape don't cost much.
Some extremely kind friends of my parents also let us pick up a tree at the "young-married-and-broke" discount price, so we actually got to have a live Christmas tree!
I'm so happy with how it all turned out! It was beautiful, inexpensive and IKF is building up a very high tolerance for "useless sparkly things." It was one of the highlights of my Christmas this year to have a little home to decorate and a husband to enjoy it with.
