We don't have a tree and at this point probably will not get one. No children at home... so we enjoy everyone else's decorations. But I used to love going a picking that perfect tree.

Happy Holidays

Hi Monika,

I was ready to do this before Thanksgiving! We actually picked out our tree the Sunday before and just decorated yesterday. The "little one" makes it so much fun, she told us "this place rules" LOL!

Happy Holidays! :)

Suzanne, I have never gone christmas tree shopping before.. But when I have gone to friends of mine who have trees I always love the smell..from the tree

Hi Matt,

Nothing like the smell of a real tree, I wish we could have it year round! Thanks :)

I haven't had a real tree since living in Upstate NY, my houses here in FL have been to small til now and now that I have a real house I'm scared of how much they cost! Thanks for the trip tree shopping!

Once trees crept up close to the $100 mark and the quality of artificial trees improved we decided to "fake" the Christmas Tree... Although we could keep it up all year it only sits there a few weeks.  

Hey Suzanne! - Snow?? That's the white stuff that falls from the sky when everyone is freezing right? When temperatures get below florida's typical lows in the low 50s? :)

Anyway, we have our tree - it's a ten foot beauty and it sits in my entrance way. It was in fact delivered by the High School Quarterback! (true) because I was not able to carry it (recovering from back surgery - you can check out the whole sorry tale of my back in my blog).

Anyway - it's beautiful! Thanks for this festive post.

Hi Lysa,

My tree is beatiful "little one" picked out an awesome tree for under $50.00 bucks! Go get your tree girl! ;)

Hi Dan,

They do make some really nice fake trees, but nothing like the real thing!

Hi Simon,

I will be over to check it out. You always have to rub it in, you know I don't like the cold! LOL! :)

HI Suzanne - I love real trees..However I always got depressed when we tossed it out after the holidays. Seem like such a waste. Plus found out I'm allergic to trees, and I would always end up sick around the holidays. Hasn't happened since we got an artificial.

Suzanne - 83 degrees here today in The City Beautiful (That's Orlando's other name for the uninformed). Luckily for you, it's in the Constitution that you have to retire in Florida so you just have a few more years of cold winters to deal with! lol

Hi Sandra,

My hubby is allergic too! But he loves them anyway, its usually only bad the first couple of days. I agree, it is sad when we throw them away :(

Simon,

You just can't help yourself 83....your killing me! Maybe I'll get there in about 25 years or so....but yes you are right! :)

tee hee hee......

All the kids are gone and so is the Tree and all it's trimmings.

Suzanne-It looks like you had a great time picking out a tree with your family.  Ahhh...the smell of a fresh tree.  That really brings in the Christmas spirit.

THIS sounds like a wonderful outing.  I've lived in Brandon, FL since I was 5 years old...I've never chopped down my own tree to take home on top of the car.  WOW!!  What a truly wonderful tradition!  Loved your story Suzanne...

Farrah,

Isn't this just a great time of year full of family time and everyone seems to be so cheery!  Sounds like a great outing.

(Thanks for the comment on my "Charlie's Angels" post)

Suzanne, that looked like a very enjoyable afternoon. Complete with Santa directing traffic. Love it!

Great pictures and aren't traditions fun???

Hi Suzanne - I thought I'd let you see Christmas at my house. We may not have any snow (it was 83 again today), but we know how to decorate a tree.

Well done to my wife and kids (I helped, but the whole back surgery thing prevented too much effort on my part!)

Jay,

You could still have a tree....maybe a small one?

Hi Julie,

I love getting the tree, the smell when you walk in the house. I'm like a little kid tun it on in the morning and right when I get home! Thanks my friend :)

Susie,

We didn't have to chop it down they had plenty, it was sooo cold! ;)

Martin,

aww...thanks! Now don't get carried away that was supposed to be a secret! ;)

Craig,

Was perfect, thanks :)

Hi Joann,

They sure are, I like startting new ones too! :)

Sweet Simon,

Sorry I didn't get a chance to check out your post, your tree is beautiful. Now I want to show you a picture of mine, but my camera is in the car and it is cold out there. Perhaps, in the morning! ;)

Suzanne - yep pretty cold here now too. I think we just dropped into the 60s. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr AND on Sunday they are telling us that we are in for a real cold snap. The high is currently predicted at 68. The HIGH!!!

HI Suzanne, One of my favorite rituals was picking out the tree....just me and my Dad.. I was sooo particular..probably drove him crazy, but he never showed it! I miss him.

Anyway I stopped by to see if you are snowbound??

Ginger