This year, I did the unthinkable. I crossed over to the dark side, and bought....a fake Christmas tree...gasp! I swore I would always have a live tree in my house. I love the smell. The last 2 years however, our trees have died so early that by the time Christmas actually rolled around we were afraid to even turn on the lights because the tree was just so dry.I contemplated making the switch last year, but just couldn't get myself to do it. Finally this year, we decided to "go green". I first thought, I'll buy the tree during the after Christmas sales, but then figured after spending the $80 on a tree and still buying a fake one later, the cost would end up the same. So we did it.
It turned out to be quite the hit. I have to admit it is pretty with all the lights - we got a pre-lit tree. It was nice not having to wrap the darn tree with lights, and I always think I should have put more, but not this time. Although having to separate each little branch was a pain in the butt. I could do without that part.
Leo LOVED the box that the tree came in and 3 days later we still can't get him out of it. -
5 comments:
Good for you! I think fake trees are tops. Nowadays, most fake trees look better than real ones (especially the fake trees with built-in-lights) and they're so much less fuss. I'll grant you that the smell is hard to give up, but you could always decorate with evergreen boughs and get a similar real-tree scent.
Cute photos. The tree looks great and the box looks like so much fun!
So BEE A YOU TEE FUL!!! LOVE your TREE! Very pretty and the KID is growing up! Loved hearing his voice on the video clip! You guys are fun people ya know?
I love pre lit plastic trees. I think that look is hard to beat.
I also hate seperating the branches every year. And I hate having to try and store such a massive beast. But like I said. It's hard to complain when the tree is beautifully lit up.
Welcome to the dark side :) I've always had fake trees, so it's all I want. But, I admit, separating the branches is annoying.
What a little cutie! In his eyes, that's probably the best gift he has received so far! :P
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