Friday, December 05, 2008

Time for a Christmas tree

Three years ago, we bought a little bitty artificial Christmas tree, the first fake Christmas tree I've ever had. I missed the smell of the genuine article and just didn't have the heart to drag that little tree downstairs anymore, so we haven't had a tree the past two years. When we moved out here, I tossed the little tree I never did like.

So this year I've had the urge for a Christmas tree, but I found out the place where we usually go cut our own isn't doing business this year; some sort of insurance issue.

We'll be in Lexington and Richmond today, but I don't know where to go to buy a real tree. Google has let me down on this issue. I guess we'll just ask around.

We don't really do gifts, other than to give the grandkids some spending money. Cliff says it'll seem strange to have a tree with no presents under it.

It's OK, I told him. This tree is for me, because I want it. I'll put my manger scene underneath it, and it'll be just fine.

The little-girl me in that picture is still around, someplace. Maybe I'll touch bases with her during this Christmas season.

That's my nephew, Larry, with Santa and me.

6 comments:

  1. There is still a little child in each one of us. I hope you find your tree. It will look lovely with your nativity set under it.
    'On Ya'-ma

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  2. Cute picture, Just putting up a tree make a person feel better.Thing is I don't feel like stretching and putting ornaments on one or not able to do that. Helen

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  3. Because most of our presents are shipped out, or are homemade candy, we don't have presents for under our tree.... when we put up the big tree, I have a few gift bags that I've kept over the last few years (or picked up because they have horses on them LOL), and I put them under the tree. They are empty, but make the tree look more festive. If they don't stand up well I just stick something in them for weight!

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  4. Anonymous8:59 AM

    I always put up my tree, just for me. My grandkids come and I have their toys under the tree. Not new toys, just the old toys that they like. A toy train, empty pretty boxes, a snow globe etc.

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  5. Good for you! I love the tree too. Mine doesn't have presents under it either.... there's a couple of cats though. LOL I don't know why..... my cats love laying under it....LOL

    I hope you find your tree.

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  6. I love the picture! Thanks for sharing!! I like the idea of putting the nativity set under the tree. I read these entries backwards so now I'm especially happy for you that you find a tree you really like.
    Lisa

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