The setting up of the Trees of Blackhawk continues!  Above, Doug is helping with the Christmas tree lights. Kids, we don’t recommend putting an extension cord in your mouth – leave that to the pros.

Andy, Jan and Vicki. The Three Amigos.

The ornament wall is starting to take shape.

The archway is ready for decorating.

Wrapping paper and bows – what a selection!

Gift bags galore!

Even more gift bags.

So many rolls of paper to choose from.

… beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Rudolph, anyone?

Vicki, connecting lights on the tree.

Cute Nutcracker!

The Nutcracker tree is starting to get decorated. This is an all-time favorite of so many.

Andy Brinkley’s tools-of-the-trade.

Jan, getting the lights set up.