This year I think we out-did ourselves.
Every year I want the biggest, fattest, jolliest tree possible.
The record was about 6 ft wide. This new one is about 7ft wide at the base.
(picture from daughter's facebook!)
Yes, I just HAD to have this tree. Over the years I have become the family Matriarch of the Christmas Tree. I seem to trump the opinion of all others. (I guess my guy is still sweet on me!)
So every year I walk through the tree lot where we cut down our own tree, and one by one I declare "too short, crooked trunk, there's holes in the branches, I don't want to be able to see through it, that one is skinny!, that one looks like a bulb!, and finally.....this one is jussssst right.!"
The perfect tree must consist of:
1. The classic Christmas tree shape
2. Have very dense branches that make it look thick, lush, and you can't see through the tree.
3. Have a straight trunk. (Crucial to the tree working in the tree stand. If you've never seen a Christmas tree perform cartwheels a few times a week, just try out a tree with a crooked trunk and you'll know exactly what the cartwheeling tree is all about!)
4. Must cause a certain delight in the Mom, the Matriarch of the Christmas tree that she is sure she has found the perfect tree. LOL!
This year, the tree is the fattest, jolliest ever!
We will decorate it tomorrow after church. Today was too busy with shopping and a music concert.
What does your tree look like? Do you like them fat and jolly too?
When we have decorated this beast of wonder I will post a new picture.
Thanks for reading,
Cassie
