The Christmas Tree Story

My story starts with a conversation I had with Aaron. He didn't want to spend the money on a real tree, so we decided to get a stand for an artificial tree. So I went to Walmart and bought one and had Aaron set up the artificial. When Aaron was done, I didn't think it looked bad, so we were going to stick with the artificial. Then Aaron said "My hands smell bad from that tree..." And they did. Mildew. And the tree smelled worse! Again! Mind changed! What a journey! lol. So we got ready to go- and went to the tree place on the corner. When we got there, we were very sad that the Nobles were so expensive! I only wanted to spend about $50, so we were looking at the Douglas Firs. Not my favorite. The guy that was working there came around asked us what we were looking for and then kinda walked away. So we kept looking. Then the guy came back and said "I can make you a deal on one of the Nobles I still have wrapped up in the back. The only deal is that you get what you get. Kinda like a Christmas Surprise!" So he walked away again and Aaron and I talked and decided that we wanted the Christmas Surprise. If our tree had squirrel holes- that would only add character! So we let them know that's what we wanted to do and we got the perfect size tree for $50! We were so excited! So we got it home and unwrapped the tree and got this:

Now when trees are wrapped like that they take about 24 hours until you can tell what they are going to look like, so I had to wait to decorate it. But I was optimistic that the tree was going to turn out perfect! It smelled so good and Butter was having the time of her life going under the tree and rubbing her face on the branches like a cat! She loves that tree! So we woke up the next morning and realized that the tree was perfect! (except for the part in the back that only Aaron and I will ever see!) This is the perfect tree w/ no decorations:

So later in the day on Saturday, after I got back from the 3 mile hike Ashsuire and I did, I was planning on just taking a nap. But the tree was beckoning me like a big pile of leaves raked into a pile and I just couldn't leave it naked any longer! I have too many beautiful ornaments to put up! So I spent the next 2 hours (or maybe it was more) putting my trees ornaments up! And what a glorious site it is! And the only credit Aaron gets is keeping the tree watered! He has been deemed the Stuart of the Tree!

I love my tree- and so does Butter! lol