Hats off to the holidays

Some holiday traditions are passed on from generations and practiced so long that you don't know where they came from. Like, going to church, or when to open presents, or putting up certain decorations.
Other traditions just kind of happen. And you don't know how long they will last. Like our reindeer hat, which is now in its 4th year.

L's dad showed up with this hat at Christmas when Jellybean was 1. I was thinking it was nice for her to have a warm hat, but it seemed frivolous to have one that can only appropriately be worn for one month a year. Turns out, I was very short-sighted.
This hat, which Jellybean and Peanut can both wear and share, has been so much fun for us. It has been a conversation starter so many times over when we're out and about -- and it's brought smiles to so many faces. I mean, who can resist a little person sporting Rudolph on her head?

We will keep wearing the Rudolph hat for as long as it stays intact. A hat to wear once a year? Totally worth it.