FAKING IT

Well, I finally did it.  

I've been thinking about it for years, and even talked about it here,

  This year I finally took the plunge and bought a fake Christmas tree. 

Here it is, in all its glory.....

Isn't it a beauty?

We had to shove the two blue chairs down a bit to make room for it, 

but I think this corner is the perfect spot for it. 

I'll spare you the dramatic details of our annual family tree search, 

but let's just say, we went home tree-less. 

I picked this one out all by myself, the next day.

I got it at the Frontgate Outlet. It's a nine foot pre-lit tree and not only was it marked down, 

but all trees were 50% off that day. SCORE!

I drug that baby in all by myself and had it set up and ready to decorate 

when the kids got home from school that day.

Everyone approved and we are all excited to skip the family tree hunt 

next year and the next year and the next year.....

I sure do miss watering a real tree and sweeping up needles on a daily basis, NOT!

However, I must admit, I do slightly miss the lovely scent of a live tree.

Real or fake, having a Christmas tree in the house really sets the tone for the holidays.

I'm signing off now until after the new year.  

Thank you so much for sharing this year with me. 

I wish you all a

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

and a 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!