..when the world falls in love". I can hear Karen Carpenter singing that Christmas song in three quarter time and it makes me smile because I am enjoying this holiday season so much. I want to give each moment a squeeze before moving on to the next.
I'm in full on dork-in-love mode today so you might want to bail out now;-)
We got our first tree on Saturday. It's just perfect. I am a tree 'hunter' and very picky and Brad was quite patient and supportive. It was so nice not to feel like I was on the Bataan Death March in doing this seasonal trek.
It didn't take long to find this one though. And even though we had never measured the ceilings on the first floor(they are 9 feet--I just measured)) this tree fits with just a whisper to spare. I had the clippers handy but didn't need them.
I'm in full on dork-in-love mode today so you might want to bail out now;-)
We got our first tree on Saturday. It's just perfect. I am a tree 'hunter' and very picky and Brad was quite patient and supportive. It was so nice not to feel like I was on the Bataan Death March in doing this seasonal trek.
It didn't take long to find this one though. And even though we had never measured the ceilings on the first floor(they are 9 feet--I just measured)) this tree fits with just a whisper to spare. I had the clippers handy but didn't need them.
As you may know decorating the tree is a long process for me so tonight it's lights and the star then finishing up over the next couple of days. You know there will be pics;-)
The house smells lovely.
And yesterday we had a long, languorous day -- doing little things and just enjoying being together. It was one of those Sundays that seemed to go on forever in the best way. I made a hearty soup (turkey of course) and we had a cozy fire to keep us toasty. The babies came back to stay with us for the week and we all snuggled to sweet dreams in the big bed.
The only thing that could have made it better was for us to wake to a foot of snow this morning so that we could be snowed in for a couple of days.
I am tackling this blustery Monday with a big smile.
Smooches and some cheery gropes babies.
And yesterday we had a long, languorous day -- doing little things and just enjoying being together. It was one of those Sundays that seemed to go on forever in the best way. I made a hearty soup (turkey of course) and we had a cozy fire to keep us toasty. The babies came back to stay with us for the week and we all snuggled to sweet dreams in the big bed.
The only thing that could have made it better was for us to wake to a foot of snow this morning so that we could be snowed in for a couple of days.
I am tackling this blustery Monday with a big smile.
Smooches and some cheery gropes babies.
22 comments:
my, you ARE squishy!
(that is a great thing. i am so glad that you are happy.)
while i am all about the fake trees, yours is certainly beautiful. enjoy!
oh lol, Bataan death march.
i exasperate my family too sometimes. my trees are always named Otis or Bubba, depending on size, and i usually pick the biggest most obnoxious tree in the lot. last year we actually almost couldn't get it into the house. but it was glorious! next to the fireplace, just glorious!
your tree is lovely, sweetie.
Hopefully your tree isn't full of snakes or flesh-eating bugs.
Looking forward to seeing the decorations. You always do it well.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the holiday season.
There is nothing like a fresh tree and yours is gorgeous!!
Happy decorating! Just be careful that Brad doesn't load it up with all those sculpy ornaments!!
I'm sure there's a very special ornament that'll be going on that tree.
SMOOCH
Whew...you really do get all dorky, don't you? Great looking tree though!
My Christmas doesn't get to start until the 16th. Too busy before then. Unfortunately, no tree for me this year. But I won't need a tree to get me in the spirit!
GREAT tree...we get one next weekend and I get to help decorate it and the house this year!
30 more days!!!!
The menu is progressing...I am going full-tilt on it
HUGS
The sugar in here was getting really thick and heavy.
*wink*
Aw. Dorky in love is good. Nothin' better.
You can have our snow! Take it all. :)
That talk about a foot of snow--not a little bit funny!
Awwww - that's just adorable and makes even this crusty ol' trailer park refugee wanna go "Squeeee!"
love the tree - my new place has a 25' cathedral ceiling... so i'm going after the biggest honkin' tree i can find!
That is a beautiful tree!!!!!
Didn't I leave a comment here?
So glad your holiday was so special...so wonderful to have them joyous again...
30 DAYS! WOOOOOOOO
That sounds nice but your tree is leaning to my left. Cheers!!
No Matt...you only have one shoe on, so it LOOKS like the tree is leaning
Beautiful tree! Can't wait to see it decorated.
And glad your season is off to lovely start.
You and my mother are sisters, aren't you? She's the pickiest tree shopper/decorator I've ever known. And now I know two. :)
What a beautiful tree!
I grew up with fake trees...and I still do fake trees. :( I am real Christmas tree illiterate, and I guess I'm skeered I might burn the house down with the lights or something. But I can just imagine how lovely it must smell...
I love this post. I'm so happy for you.
Oh, and I'll bet the Horse Park is absolutely beautiful this time of year!
Mushy and schmoopy--how incredibly cute, you two!!
OMG I am waiting until we had our Dutch Sinterklaas holiday on Dec 5 and then the next day the Xmas tree is going up here! Can't wait for that!
Awww, so sweet. And your tree is absolutely gorgeous. Beats our 80's fake tree by far, lol.
Got the card from you and Brad today! Thank you!! *hug*
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