In my blog stalking escapades this morning I noticed that everyone had pictures of their Christmas decorations, even the blog slackers. (Of course, Gina, Alyssa, and a few others still don't have any updates...) I have a perfectly good reason why none of my holiday decorations have been posted: I haven't been allowed to put them up. That's right, my husband forbade me from decorating until yesterday (the first Sat in Dec) He wants to start a tradition. Which I say good for him...bummer for me. Nevertheless, Christmas is finally up at our house, for the most part.
Brandon climbed up on our slippery roof yesterday morning to put up our tacky Christmas lights, which Kameryn picked out, and I must admit, while tacky, they are festive. (No pics yet, because it is daytime right now)
I do, however, have pictures of our Christmas tree. It turned out remarkably more put together then I had anticipated. (much in thanks to TaiPan Trading: best store EVER!)
It has a much more rustic/country feel as well. But that is because I didn't paint my large jingle bells. I was hoping for a more whimsical look with red, black, white, and lime green. But the look we have instead is acceptable* (thanks Kadon). It actually looks really good, and like I meant for it to look that way, but I assure you it came about by accident. The silver balls don't even clash against the rust jingle bells...go figure. The "double" star at the top is an experiment. We LOVE the iron star, the other is a left over from last year that I just nestled in with the other one just because I had it. I'm still not sure how I feel about it. But I obviously don't hate it enough to climb up and take it down. (Or I just really am that lazy, because I am pretty sure I don't like it up there)Anyway, that is all for this post. We are happy to share with you our holiday spirit.
It's acceptable, not exceptable. Just thought I woud give you a quick english lesson. Mom says it's a good thing you are still working on Kami's posing because she looks ridiculous. Well you should get off of your lazy bum and take that star down. It's nasty ugly. Bye.
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For the record. I did not say that Kami looked ridiculous. I said that she still needs practice. And I did not call you lazy. Kadon has been home on his lazy butt all day. I guess he knows what it is like.
ReplyDeleteThe tree looks great. I am glad that you didn't paint the bells green.
Mom
Your bro is dang funny
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You should feel honored that greg is practicing his blogging skills on your blog.......
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ps I love the jingle bells the color they are!!!
on second thought, Kadon should feel honored that greg thought his comment was worthy enough for him to make the effort to leave a comment :)
ReplyDeleteI love your tree!! Very good job. Brian's realized that when it comes to Christmas, I have the say!! :0) I always wait until after Thanksgiving to put up our decorations, but it's usually the day after Thanksgiving!! :0)
ReplyDeleteYes Taipan trading is the best store ever.... I bought my ornaments their last year and haven't found any I like better....your tree is darling! I hope you will be at the Cousin Party this Saturday?
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