Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas!

Well, as I predicted, I have the tree done, just moments before Christmas Day! I spent the afternoon, loading the 12 foot tree with all sorts of ornaments...I always say, I am going to count, how many I pile on the tree, but can never keep track! There are hundreds! I put several trees up today, and cleaned the entire downstairs...I don't think I have really cleaned it since last Christmas! I was all alone, so I cranked up the Wonderful Christmas Jazz,{ I think I had the windows rattling!} and Gnarled up the Tree but good! I didn't put a topper, on the very top, just a wreath... I am scared to death of heights, and with the tree swaying back and forth, I wasn't going to push it! I threw buckets of tinsel on, I Love It! I even found gold tinsel, this year! Ya Hoo! When John got home, I had him hang the old Christmas Bell {used on a streetlight} from our chandelier... It looks beautiful! We have an old wreath, that I usually hang, on the sideboard, but I gnarled it up, to match the tree, and placed it on the newel post, at the bottom of the stairs...It turned out pretty cool. All of the toppers, I scattered throughout the tree, and wreath, came from my friend, Dale... He is really keeping me stocked up, on toppers! All in all, it didn't take me as long as I thought it would... She's all ready for Christmas Morn...I think I'm going to pour myself a glass of wine, and go admire the tree... All of the ornaments I put on today, have a special meaning... I can't remember anything, but I can tell you a story, for every ornament, that went on the tree... That's what decorating a tree is all about... Memories...
I hope everyone has the most Wonderful Christmas... Full of the Happiest Memories....
God Bless us, Everyone...
Barb C.
p.s. I had to add a 'before' image, of the tree...Hmmm... Maybe I should listen to something other, than Christmas Jazz...Ah, No Way! Doin' this Tree up, was a Blast!!! I was dancin' the entire time!!!

3 comments:

summersundays-jw said...

It looks amazing. Have a wonderful Christmas & try to stay warm. The wind is whipping around my house this morning like a hurricane. Stay warm! Jan

Anita said...

It is wonderful!!!!

elizabeth said...

you are amaizing getting that tree done in record time. There must have been angels helping that really wanted that tree up for christmas. your house is so beautiful, i am filled with joy everytime i come to visit you and dad. Too bad Justin, Katie and the babe didnt make it. But it was so nice being with you and dad. AND i love my new camera, i cant wait to get out and capture the world!