Last night I finally talked Jake into a Christmas tree. I was kind of sad because they only sell them at the grocery store here. They're all wrapped up so you don't even know what your tree is going to look like until you get it home. When I was a kid we used to go to this place up in the mountains, walk through the snow, find the perfect tree, and my dad would cut it down. Then we'd get apple cider and go for a sleigh ride behind a horse. It was magical. Someday I want Jake to be able to have an awesome Christmas tree experience like that. I'm bound and determined to get him to like Christmas.
After Jake cut off the bottom of the tree, he drilled a hole in it so I could hang it as an ornament. We didn't do that last year but it's a tradition I hope to continue in the future. Jake teased me for listening to Christmas songs as I hung ornaments but it's December so it's perfectly acceptable. If you've been in these parts awhile you know I love She & Him and their Christmas album is no exception. I'm pretty obsessed with their version of Baby, It's Cold Outside. love it!
Do you have your Christmas tree yet? Are you going to get one?
GORGEOUS tree and your ornament idea is splendid! We do have a Christmas tree, though it's not up yet - making room in our bedroom for everything!!!
ReplyDelete<3 yearly traditions as well.
love the wood ornament! clever clever!
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for it being wrapped up at a grocery store that is one fine looking tree! and love the wood ornament idea! smarty pants!
ReplyDeleteI love that tradition! I've never heard of it but I definitely want to do it if I ever get a real tree (I was allergic to pine as a child)! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso, GORGEOUS tree! You're amazing and the epitome of a decorator!
your tradition of cutting off the stump is great! and your childhood memory sounds very very magical! we are gonna get a tree tomorrow! i can't wait!
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beautiful tree! ...we will decorate ours on december 24th - and we get the presents after Christmas dinner - 24th evening - so the traditions are a little bit different.. but I've been listening to Christmas songs for a week now so Christmas is on the way... :)
ReplyDeletewoo! congratulations on the beautiful tree!!! i love She & Him toO!!
ReplyDeleteLove that tradition! Too bad I haven't had a real tree in ages. And boo for them wrapping them up. What if you got a wonky one?? The tree looks great though, and I bet your house is so nice and cozy for xmas!
ReplyDeleteI like the tradition.
ReplyDeleteGreat tree. I listened to Christmas music when I hung my ornaments too. I also got a hard time. lol
ReplyDeleteNice tree, doll! I'm with Jake this year, not loving Christmas, but I do love holidays and traditions sometimes. Just this year, not feeling it.
ReplyDeleteI think the ornament made from the bottom of the tree is an adorable idea.
Great music list!
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Pearl