O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
When I was growing up we got a lot of Charlie Brown trees. You know the type, the scrawny little trees that lose their needles if you breathe on them. The kind of tree you can see through. I never knew a Christmas tree was supposed to be lush and thick with lovely branches. Well maybe I did, but we just always got the Charlie Brown trees. There is something to be said of the Charlie Brown tree. It just needs a little love.
As an adult, we got a few Charlie Brown trees, but then I decided I wanted one of those thick and lovely trees. I am particularly fond of the Noble Fir. I love the smell of a fresh cut tree. Take in a deep breath and ahhhh it smells so good. But, here's the problem I have: the needles! What huge mess they leave behind. Even when you put that gynormous bag under it. Plus, over the years I discovered I am quite allergic to them. So aftermuch debate some talking and nagging gentle pushing we got a fake tree. It's beautiful and no mess, no hassle. I buy pine scented candles. It's nice trade off. Plus we get to put it up sooner! For me this is a major bonus. I am like a child at Christmas. Songs, decorating, presents, baking, I love it! The kids make it even more fun for me. And now our kids are the perfect age and height to get all of the tree decorated.
Ryan takes care of the low places.
Emily has the middle
Kristin can get those hard to reach places.
TA-DA! This is our tree!
As an adult, we got a few Charlie Brown trees, but then I decided I wanted one of those thick and lovely trees. I am particularly fond of the Noble Fir. I love the smell of a fresh cut tree. Take in a deep breath and ahhhh it smells so good. But, here's the problem I have: the needles! What huge mess they leave behind. Even when you put that gynormous bag under it. Plus, over the years I discovered I am quite allergic to them. So after
Ryan takes care of the low places.
Emily has the middle
Kristin can get those hard to reach places.
TA-DA! This is our tree!
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But now we do the fake route as it is so nice to have one up for a long time. Though we are tempted to go chop down a really really big one to put in our living room and just put lights on it. Two trees! Now that would be something :)