So, I was supposed to get all these videos up on Christmas Eve as a gift to my in-laws.  Apparently Christmas Eve…and the entire week after Christmas…is a popular time to upload to YouTube.  We just managed to finish posting them.

So, Baka i Deda…these are for you.

For the rest of the world who may happen to stumble upon this blog post, sorry for the unabashed and extended video footage of the family decorating the tree on Christmas Eve.  But admit it, if you couldn’t be with your only grandchild for Christmas, wouldn’t you want the excessive amount of video too?

This first video is of Che on Chirstmas morning, dancing to the music played by a tree when shaken.  The tree used to vibrate so that the bells jingled…15 years ago.  I can’t believe the thing still works, but I’m glad that Che enjoys it.  Of course, I had to hide it after a day or two because I couldn’t take it any more.  The other voice you hear during the video is Feech on the phone.  She managed to be a part of our Christmas celebration despite the distance!

The next few videos are of Che and I decorating the tree Christmas Eve.  Baka sent a box of ornaments for our tree, including a box of handmade cookie ornaments.  Needless to say, once Che got a taste, he was hooked.  And yes, that is his Christmas present in the box behind the couch.  Christmas is so much easier when the child has no clue what is going on.  Next year will be quite different, I’m sure.

The string in this video is from the cookie ornament Che just consumed.  Glad I managed to catch it.   Don’t bother watching the whole thing, but go to 2:50 and watch for a few seconds.  Say it with me, “not a cookie.”   Or go to 3:04 and hear Che say “cookie.”  In case you are wondering, the tree lights are white LEDs.  They just look blue on video.