Started packing up the xmas decorations today.  It looks like it will be a multi-day job.  Amber and I usually wait till after January 6 to take them down.(3 kings day) I usually hate putting the tree and various stuff up or taking it down. It's not like I don't think everything looks pretty once it's up, I do.  It's just so much work! Luckily this year we had a tree trimming party that brought together 5 other couples from my church. They helped me put it up in exchange for food and good times. Amber is being lenient with me this year in the taking them down. We have to volunteer at our church tomorrow so we don't want to tire ourselves out. so many memories with our ornaments, from our first year of marriage to wedding gifts. I'm getting choked up just thinking about it!