Making a Christmas House

Last night Ryder wanted to decorate for Christmas after observing the lights on E. Hampton Way on the way home from Jakie and Christian's house. I investigated one of the green and red Christmas tubs from the garage and Ryder was ecstatic to find our 2' high green and red Christmas ball tree from last year, a white trumpet (decorative only), a large metal birdhouse ornament, two fake battery operated candles and a plushy soft snowman. After finding 4 double A batteries and lighting up the fake "candles" Ryder entertained himself by looking at his multiple reflections. He spent what seemed like hours "playing" the trumpet and finding suitable decorative locations for the various holiday paraphernalia. This entire process took in actuality only a half hour. Ryder had made his "Christmas House" and it was enough for me!