the Christmas tree

Winter has definitely arrived here in Southern California.  I woke up to near freezing temperatures and the sight of our neighbors having firewood delivered.  I love the crispness in the air, I think it just adds to the holiday spirit. 

We braved the cool temps last night and headed out to the Christmas tree lot for our fresh tree. It seems my hubby and I have the same "passionate discussion" every year.  He says he doesn't remember us getting a Noble fir last year and why can't we bring home a Douglas?  I say we always get a Noble because the ornaments hang better on them and then we start to discuss the price of a tree that will be set out to the curb in a couple of weeks.

In the end we ended up getting the Noble...we do every year.  And every year he says it's our prettiest tree ever.

I am starting to think our song and dance over the tree is as much a part of the tradition as buying the tree itself.  I am sure it is one of the things we will look fondly on when we are no longer able to get the tree ourselves.

Once we got all the lights on, I spent most of the evening placing a mixture of new and vintage balls on the limbs.  Last year I opted for only vintage ornaments but this year in my mood of more is more I picked out a few of my prettiest new ones as well.

Even though next year I am sure we will disagree on whether we get a Noble or a Douglas fir, I have to agree with hubby on one point, this is our prettiest tree ever.

Happy Monday all!

xo, Patty