We kind of decided in the beginning of December we wanted a real Christmas tree, but a small one we could put up on a table. A Charlie Brown Christmas tree, if you will. I couldn't find a small tree stand in Wal-mart or Target. We tossed around getting a full size one and putting it in our bedroom...but then my mom suggested offhandedly that we get a potted tree. We decided it wasn't a half-bad idea! We figured we'd see what was out there. We got to C&B Farm and Garden (otherwise known as the place next to Pigger's Liquors) and we saw some right away. Todd told me to pick one out...after all, this was my FIRST real tree! Todd went off to pay for it...
While Adam watched us from the car as it was raining.
I was kind of excited...actually got me in the Christmas spirit finally! We decided to head to Ruby Tuesday for lunch. Dressed the kids in festive green...
And Abbey's ADORABLE red and white stripes :)
Took me a couple of days and some blown strings of lights from the basement, but finally, I got her lit up...complete with our ornaments. And this sign I thought was cute.
Adam, of course was fascinated. And to make matters worse, I had bought Shrek and Cars ornaments in honor of Adam for 2010. He wanted to play with them, of course. I let him hold them because I didn't want to punish him for getting into the tree....but he got a little frustrated that Lightning McQueen didn't come off the ornament.
I wasn't too into Christmas a few years ago and decided to retire all my old decorations. That year, I spent Christmas in Peru. But before I did, Jackie bought me this ornament. She told me that I loved Halloween...and if I wanted, I could decorate a tree in Halloween. She asked if she could get it for me for my birthday and although I didn't do a tree that year, it was a new beginning for me. It helped me think about how I could maybe in the future find new ways to celebrate things in my life. Now, Todd and I have decided that we will get ornaments as they come along, and I only want to use ones that mean something to us. One of many kind things Jackie, and the rest of you, did to help me move forward. And boy, did I! This ornament is a symbol of a new beginning to me of what has turned out to be an amazing journey. And the first ornament of many to grace the Butler family tree!!!
While Adam watched us from the car as it was raining. 
I was kind of excited...actually got me in the Christmas spirit finally! We decided to head to Ruby Tuesday for lunch. Dressed the kids in festive green... 
And Abbey's ADORABLE red and white stripes :) 
Took me a couple of days and some blown strings of lights from the basement, but finally, I got her lit up...complete with our ornaments. And this sign I thought was cute. 
Adam, of course was fascinated. And to make matters worse, I had bought Shrek and Cars ornaments in honor of Adam for 2010. He wanted to play with them, of course. I let him hold them because I didn't want to punish him for getting into the tree....but he got a little frustrated that Lightning McQueen didn't come off the ornament. 
I wasn't too into Christmas a few years ago and decided to retire all my old decorations. That year, I spent Christmas in Peru. But before I did, Jackie bought me this ornament. She told me that I loved Halloween...and if I wanted, I could decorate a tree in Halloween. She asked if she could get it for me for my birthday and although I didn't do a tree that year, it was a new beginning for me. It helped me think about how I could maybe in the future find new ways to celebrate things in my life. Now, Todd and I have decided that we will get ornaments as they come along, and I only want to use ones that mean something to us. One of many kind things Jackie, and the rest of you, did to help me move forward. And boy, did I! This ornament is a symbol of a new beginning to me of what has turned out to be an amazing journey. And the first ornament of many to grace the Butler family tree!!! 
I love that the start of your new Christmas cheer is a skeleton santa. We're all friggin nuts. I didn't do a tree this year...but if I had, the little potted tree would've been for me. I didn't even know they existed!! I don't recall ever going tree shopping.
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