Talk about ugly. I haven’t been in the Christmas spirit at all. Scroogy really. I had ‘more important’ things on my mind.
Until Nikki suggested we buy a real tree this year. That is when I realized I was being selfish. Thinking more of myself than everyone else. So off we ALL merrily went to Home Depot… OK – not merrily.. crankily;)
We did a ONE STOP shopping trip … tree and all.
I told Tara I had a basket I was going to use this year but I really wanted a metal bucket…and I confess that I went outside of my budget and got one! By next year I’m hoping it will be a little rusty from using it this summer for soda and water. I didn’t have time to put the wheels on but will do so when it is warm!
Here is what I remember from childhood
tinsel, candy canes, bulbs and Hallmark ornaments.
I don’t have many Hallmark ornaments left but I did do candy canes, tinsel and added all of our special ornaments. Some from when the oldest kids were little.
My tiniest grandbaby miss Khloey is my tree terririzer. The tree no longer looks like this. It has broken branches and missing ornaments and when she visits–he sits under the tree and pulls everything off…and yes…some still goes in her mouth. I forget what babies do to trees.
We are happy with our living tree all decked out in her finest. Things that make us happy and when it is all said and done ..it is all about Christ and HOPE. And for that we are grateful. And the grumpy Scrooge is gone..for the most part {wink wink}
Because it is green year-round, the evergreen tree represents hope. Its needles and its narrow crest point upward, turning our thoughts to heaven. Because the tree is cut down and then erected again, it is a symbol of Christ’s resurrection. Lord, may I see Christmas trees as a sign of hope and as reminders of the many trees that figure in salvation history. I thank You, Lord, for turning the tree of Adam and Eve’s sin into the tree of life through the cross of Christ. Because of the tree on which Christ died, You have given us the promise of eternal life. We praise you forever. Amen.
Praying for each one of you a season of HOPE
xotiff
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Your tree looks really pretty Tiffini! Love the bucket you put it in ~ I think it was worth the splurge. Christmas ornaments sure do have a way of bringing back memories, don't they?
it is all about christ & hope.
amen!!!!
beautiful tree
love the tree…
we went to eat dinner at some of our friends' house, and their tree was decked out in silver tinsel. {sp?}
anyway, it was awesome, and it totally reminded me of my family tree growing up…except our tinsel was electric blue. :}
still can't believe you have grandbabies. you look 28. geesh.
Hi Tiffini! I found your blog this weekend and I love it! You write from the heart and I love and admire that! Your tree looks fabulous and the whole living room looks so warm & cozy! I think anyone would be happy to sit in your living room…looking at it's loveliness with a cup of hot cocoa. I wish you all the best for a beautiful Christmas and I wish you peace, love and joy for 2012! 2012 will be a better year for you…I know it! Angie xo
I love your live tree. Sometimes we have to do things even when we don't want to, don't we? Usually at those times are when we find the biggest blessings.
God bless you, Amy
I know all about the scroogy attitude. So proud you got that tree. Love knowing what it really means. Hope you get the water thing figured out. Geesh…how inconvenient is that?
I just read about the
meaning of the Christmas
tree in the last few days!
My book said that it
represents everlasting
love, since it stays alive
when all of the other
trees go "dead" in the
winter. LOVE that you
went ahead and got the
real one. It's beautiful.
xx Suzanne
Christ and hope… there couldn't be anything more beautiful! ♥
Beautifully said and i love the tree! My mom got rid of all of our stuff, from childhood, and I'm still sad about it…
Have you enjoyed the cookie swap?
I love the little church ornament.
Beautiful, Beautiful!!!
XOXO
Paula
I am your newest follower and love you blog. It is so beautiful, I have had a chance to look at all your transformations and was swooning. I found you through Kims party. If you have a chance would love for you to stop by the cabin and become a new friend.
This is awesome! Love everything. Just found your wonderful blog via Kim's. I'm enjoying browsing around and look forward to following you!
Oh WOW, your tree is simply gorgeous!!! SO nice to meet you and see your special tree and ornaments…Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I'm your newest follower and it's so nice to meet you!
XO
Cindy
Your tree is so pretty and festive! The ornamentss are really beautiful and I love the washtub!
Thank you for linking to the Christmas Tree Party at 2805!