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t 15 years we trudged out in the forest to find a Christmas tree. But a couple of years ago I decided I was ready to go fake. Saul and Justin still haven't forgiven me. Every year I still hear how it isn't fair and that it just isn't right to have a fake tree. They almost start to make me feel guilty- but then not. I have loved putting up my tree right after Thanksgiving- not having to worry about watering it, the needles dropping off, and pine sap dripping all over my floor. And the ornaments actually stay on and don't sag down the branches. I keep telling them they are welcome to cut a real one and put it up outside- I would even help them decorate it! 
We have a routine when it comes to putting up the tree. Ariel puts it togeth
er and does a great job. Saul, Ariel and Justin put on the lights. Saul puts the star on top, and Ariel & Justin hang the rest of the decorations on. Me- I get to set back, hand out the ornaments, and tell them where to put things. It works great and we have a fun time! Don't ask me why, but for the last 10 years or so we have done different color schemes each year. My favorite is the red and gold. Justin said that he misses the strung popcorn, red beads, and the ornaments that don't have to match and doesn't look like we brought in an interior designer to decorate- perhaps that will be next year. But for this year we have Saul's favorite- the silver and blue. And though we still have some decorating and lots of baking and shopping to do, we are off to a great start for the Christmas season. Even though it gets crazy and I always feel like I am missing someone or something, it is still my favorite time of the year. So crank the music and enjoy- I wish you all a very merry one!
t 15 years we trudged out in the forest to find a Christmas tree. But a couple of years ago I decided I was ready to go fake. Saul and Justin still haven't forgiven me. Every year I still hear how it isn't fair and that it just isn't right to have a fake tree. They almost start to make me feel guilty- but then not. I have loved putting up my tree right after Thanksgiving- not having to worry about watering it, the needles dropping off, and pine sap dripping all over my floor. And the ornaments actually stay on and don't sag down the branches. I keep telling them they are welcome to cut a real one and put it up outside- I would even help them decorate it! 
We have a routine when it comes to putting up the tree. Ariel puts it togeth
er and does a great job. Saul, Ariel and Justin put on the lights. Saul puts the star on top, and Ariel & Justin hang the rest of the decorations on. Me- I get to set back, hand out the ornaments, and tell them where to put things. It works great and we have a fun time! Don't ask me why, but for the last 10 years or so we have done different color schemes each year. My favorite is the red and gold. Justin said that he misses the strung popcorn, red beads, and the ornaments that don't have to match and doesn't look like we brought in an interior designer to decorate- perhaps that will be next year. But for this year we have Saul's favorite- the silver and blue. And though we still have some decorating and lots of baking and shopping to do, we are off to a great start for the Christmas season. Even though it gets crazy and I always feel like I am missing someone or something, it is still my favorite time of the year. So crank the music and enjoy- I wish you all a very merry one!
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