Are you still on the edge of your seat? Even though we have very limited days to enjoy it, we went ahead and got into the spirit and purchased our first Christmas Tree as a married couple. Which was all a bit odd to Apryl, since she grew up with Christmas trees that were actually cut down by her father. And since we’re on a budget, we bought our tree at the Home Depot instead of the corner tree lot (which is next to the Vienna Factory, I might add). Below, Apryl walks down the aisle of trees, surveying the selections:
And she’s found one!
Let the cutting begin!
No pictures of us getting the tree into my car, but it did do a good number on the paint job of my bumper. So, it looks like we didn’t save any money at all. Of course, the same thing would have probably happened at the tree lot, so we still probably saved a few bucks. When we took the tree out of the car, we both stepped into dog mess, which was a heck of a way to get the festivites started. But after dinner, we seemed to get back in the mood.
And here is Tree Man:
There are two ways to put lights on a tree: the wrong way and the right way. And Apryl does it the right way, which is why there aren’t any photos of me during this stage.
And she’s done!
At which point it was three in the morning. Another hour for ornaments, and it was time for bed. I didn’t get a great photo of the tree with the ornaments but I did get this one:
Merry Christmas!
The lights look better in person. Of course, as my mom would say, “It could probably use another strand.”
Comment by Apryl — December 17, 2006 @ 5:09 pm
great pictures, great story, and great ornament!
i have a new one waiting for you when you get to town!
(d)
Comment by el_daviddo — December 18, 2006 @ 9:58 am
really? ah shucks, thanks!
Comment by Hayden — December 18, 2006 @ 5:46 pm
Nice! Thanks for the great pics.
Comment by Trey — December 19, 2006 @ 9:27 pm
Nice pics. I wish I could have seen you trying to get the tree into your Toyota. I’m sure it was alot like all the 9 Indians(NOT Native Americans) I saw trying to pile into the 3 Wheel Ricshaw (spelling? help Apryl) this past summer. Y’all come see us soon, ya hear. No Ornaments but well have a Candle or 2 by Annette waiting on you to help keep the fire burning.
Comment by Andy — December 20, 2006 @ 12:27 pm
thanks for the comment Andy. looking forward to seeing you all!
Comment by Hayden — December 20, 2006 @ 3:26 pm