Yesterday's big excitement was shopping for the tree! It started raining (again) the minute we left the house, but we stopped for a coffee and it was fabulously sunny by the time we were ready to inspect our options. I think we chose the smallest tree we've had (in California anyway) in years. And it was cheap - $35! I don't know how that happened because nearly all of the 7 footers were $70 and this one is 6.5 feet. I'll take my deals where I can get them, especially as relates to Christmas trees.
Goofing around with Emery's "Charlie Brown tree". They came home, planted this branch in the Thanksgiving turkey pot, and read "A Charlie Brown Christmas." They're getting so big!
Yes, it takes three to carry the tree to the chainsaw man.
Enjoying hot chocolate before decorating the tree. Apparently this was a highlight as it later featured in one of Greta's drawings. Sparkletown moved to the mantle this year on account of the birds. I don't know as I love it there, but it was the best option. I'm almost ready to embrace the crazy and pile all the candles and crap up there too. Almost.It struck me that in the picture of us with the tree, I was standing. I remembered always having to crouch...
And no, I have no idea what Emery's problem was in this picture. All I know is that in the photo before I'm laughing, and the photo after Emery's crying, so it could be anything!OK, one more
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$35 for that tree was a steal; almost makes me want to buy one myself. Maybe next year. Shopping is almost done. Greta's gift will arrive separately and soon. A largish box will arrive later. Don't open anything unless it says " to open now". Although it would be nice if you opened Greta's to wrap it. I'm pretty sure kids still like a wrapped gift. Thanks Liz, I know you like wrapping. Tomorrow is the 1st day for the Advent calendar. What was in your window Greta, Emery? Who got the 1st candy off the ribbon? And was it a nouget with a wreath on it? Of course, they're the best.
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Had to hunt high and low to find the nougaty ones with the tree, but Dan got them today!
Yes, you're right . It had a tree not a wreath on it. Go Dan!
That tree is a beaut, Clark.
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