Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

Since Thanksgiving, I've been itching to put up a Christmas tree. I just love the sights and sounds of Christmas and couldn't wait to begin decorating our house! At first, Rob and I put up a 4 1/2 foot prelit tree, the same tree we have used for the last 3 years. It's cute and all, but this year we decided that the tree needed upgrading. I was set on having a REAL tree this year! I envisioned Rob and I taking a nice drive out to a tree farm in the country and taking a walk in the snow to find the perfect tree (while singing Christmas carols, of course)! Then, Rob would cut the tree down as I took pictures to document the wonderful experience. Then I thought about how we'd have to drive out to a tree farm in the country, take a walk in the wet, cold snow, cut down the tree with a saw, and tie the tree to the top of my Saturn. Then we'd have to drag it into our house all while sprinkling pine needles ALL over, and then water it and vacuum up needles daily. After a brief debate we decided, Maybe next year!! An artificial tree sounded like a much better idea. Part of me feels guilty that it somewhat goes against my family values and beliefs, as I grew up with a Grandma and Grandpa that owned a tree farm. It was like a crime to own an artificial tree in our family. However, due to the availability and convenience of prelit artificial trees, many of my family members have made the jump. (Not including my Grandma and Grandpa) Real trees are traditional, beautiful, and smell great, but are also messy, messy, and messy! So, an artificial tree it is! On Sunday afternoon we decided to tackle the tree. Luckily it had a great diagram to follow and we had it put together in no time. Then it was time to fluff the branches, light the tree, and perfectly place each ornament. By the time the Packer game was finished, our tree was complete and beautiful. It is PERFECT! I love lounging on the couch sitting next to it. I think we might have to keep it up all year :) So beautiful!