Sorry folks.
I'm sure I'll be accused of neglecting Thanksgiving, but I'm okay with that.
We're not going to be here for Thanksgiving. And, last weekend was the only weekend I had until mid-December to put out Christmas decorations. AND, it takes so dadgum long to get everything out that putting it up mid-December is just not worth it.
Plus, my house just feels cozier having the Christmas tree up--and we have more time to enjoy it.
However, I've paid dearly for my decision.
Korley has asked no less than a Korjillion times when Santa is coming. This is going to be a long 40ish days!
We put up the "fancy" tree and the mantle/fireplace stuff. I love the fancy tree. It has green/gold bows, these gold scarf-y things that go around the tree, and all gold ornaments. The fancy tree is uniform and orderly--my kind of tree.
The kids, however, are less impressed with the fancy tree. They much prefer the "fun" tree. Last year we didn't put up the fun tree (because after our move, I had no idea where the fun tree ornaments were), but this year we put up the fun tree in our bedroom. This tree has all of our ornaments on it that aren't gold. :) All of my ornaments from when I was a kid and on.....
As much as I like the fancy tree, the fun tree was fun for all of us to put together this year.
One thing that's always disappointing every year is to see what is not working or has broken from the previous year.
This year, half of the lights on one of my pre-lit porch trees was not working. I bought them two years ago at an after-Christmas sale. This was particularly annoying since this was the first time they had even been out of the box.
Also, my mom bought me these awesome ornaments last year for Christmas from places we had been together (Vegas, New York, Paris, London). The London ornament was a double decker bus and it was shattered. Again, annoying because it had never been out of the box.
And then, this......
This is my Willow Tree nativity scene. I know a lot of people don't like Willow Tree because they don't have faces. I think that's why I love WT. To me, WT figurines are simple and non-fussy.
Faceless is one thing.......But, what can make Willow Tree creepy is a DECAPITATED wiseman.
I unwrapped my carefully wrapped wiseman to find him in two pieces.
And the really unfortunate thing is I think this is the one that was bringing the gold.
6 comments:
When are you coming? We have to see you guys.
Everything looks so good!! I love your fancy tree. I'm tempted to go get one too. I wish my stuff was up already. I'm dreading putting it up- such a chore.
What about a little super glue on your wiseman?
Love it all. My Mom is putting up her stuff this week because they are going to Mexico for a week mid-December and she also wanted to be able to enjoy it for a full month.
She informed me that we are feeding about 20 people on Wednesday night before thanksgiving at our house and she is going to be decorated for Christmas AND we are using Christmas dishes!
I agree with Ann, use some crazy glue on your wiseman.
Everything looks so pretty! It was fun for me to see the Santa boots and gold reindeer in the "fancy" room.
Also, on the fun tree, the Santa in the swing brought back great memories! I'm so sorry about the double-decker bus; at least I know it wasn't broken when it was given to you! But, that does make two buses that have been shattered. They are neat looking; but obviously, not very substantial!
I'm with Korley; when is Santa coming? I am purposely not putting any Christmas items out until after Thanksgiving in order not to totally confuse her. How disappointing would it be to come to Gigi's house and NOT get to open presents?!!!
We are getting so excited about everyone being together again soon! Love you all!
I think your fancy tree is beautiful, and I like the orderliness of it as well. Also, Adam and I think you need to be getting paid for your writing. You should freelance...
for the record--i've tried the glue gun, super glue, and wood glue. nothing has worked.
the WT website said to use two-part epoxy. ok. whatever THAT is!
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