Christmas Tree 2010

Things around my house have been busy, like CRAZY BUSY.  Since my husband is away, my parents have decided to stop in a nest for a couple of months.  And add to that, my sister has also decided to fly in for a week.  I love my family.  I love having them together, it just adds an additional level of busy to an already busy time of year.

I did, however, find time to drag out my Christmas decorations and get things feeling a bit festive.


Now before I show you any pictures, I feel I must state a few facts.

1. We have had our sad little tree since 1999.  We picked it up for $20.  So even new it was a sad little tree.
2. Every year I say it is the last year we are going to use this tree, and last year was no exception.  But again I pulled it out and put it up.  I think this year I have to actually put it out to the curb.
3. It is starting to lose its "needles" and "branches".  I think my poor little tree is also trying to tell me to give it up...He is done!

So without further ado, here is our little Christmas tree for 2010

See I told you it was a sad little tree.

Now that I have dogged on my tree, I should also show you what I love about my tree.

My ornaments.

Every year I add some new ones.  Or should I say I make some new ones.  Here is this years addition.

I went very simple and rustic this year.  In the past I have been a bit more ambitious.

My little village made it out of the boxes as well...

My mantle got some attention, but maybe not as much as I could have done.  Mostly it is my daughter's Snow baby collection, and some other things that needed a home. 

Oops, I think I need to wash that mirror.


Thank you for stopping in and seeing my little tree.  Merry Christmas!

-Laurie