Christreena Is All Dolled Up!

This year my lovely Fraser fir is sporting multi-colored miniature lights, my favorite ornaments, and icicles (if only I had the made icicle donning skills that Aunt Debbie has). I love the warm glow of the lights and the soft scent of pine. My favorite picture of all times is one that my dad took of Tim and I sitting beneath the glow of Grandma's Christmas tree. It is a perfect picture and an perfect memory of Christmas. I would love to digitize that photo and share it with you! Anyhow - you can read all about Christmas trees on wikipedia. Here are some pictures from our tree decorating.

Before and After!


There are a whole new array of ornaments: 8 new bright colored bulbs with silver glitter accents, a baby bird, an angel that has a beautiful green dress, Jesus is the Reason for the Season, 3 glass chocolate covered strawberries, a carrot, a beaded snowflake from Jacqueline (8 years old) who goes to my church.


Carrie places the lights on the tree - she is an EXPERT! Every branch is covered. I tried taking over the job last year and well - let's just say lights are not my strength. Last year we had to take of all the lights I put on and Carrie had to redo the whole thing. This year I worked in the "detangling" department. I was very relieved because that's where my talents lie!

"Timbo the Antlered Brother" watched as the elves decorated the tree.

And there's this . . . my outlet. It is hooked up to the switch - but for some reason I cannot for the life of me get the darn plate to stay attached to the wall. It lets tons of cold air pour into the house. So this year I was handy - one might even say creative! I fixed it is scotch tape! Oh yes it has a very nice hold!