So… who is ready for Christmas?? (Those of you who celebrate it)
I finally got around to doing something about a tree – first time in two years!! I think Megumi was amused when I went out into the yard with a little saw and took the top off the young Macrocarpa.
We wanted to get rid of it anyway before it could grow bigger and fall on our new fence. But it grew too big to use all of it inside.
I chopped off the lower limbs and we popped it in a barrel of water for a couple of hours so it could soak for a while before coming inside.
I also pruned back a lot of the branches as they stuck out a long way.
It fails to achieve that nice pointy Christmas Tree shape, but its home grown so that’s got to count for something right??
Then of course comes the fun part.
First because most decorations in my boxes were completely neatly packed away and ordered and not tangled at all, we simply pulled out each item to start decorating.
OK… stop choking with disbelief Mother-Dearest. Of course my Christmas boxes were a hodge-podge of lights, tinsel and baubles.
Step one. Untangle and test lights.
Actually they weren’t too bad really. We just had fun making sure the lights covered most areas of the tree and hung the baubles and tinsel everywhere we could reach
I even found an angel to put at the ‘top’ (Which in our trees case, ‘top’ being in the middle sort of at the highest point-ish…?)
Finishing touches were made (putting the presents under the tree)
And I connected up the glowing angel for extra atmosphere – she changes colour constantly which is rather pretty.
So… job done!
Actually Jeff is scheduled to work Christmas Eve on a night shift so he will sleep away Christmas Day.
I plan to pack a picnic and hike to a beach to eat something with Megumi and enjoy the forecast sunny weather. (This could all change of course… being Tasmania)
Hope the lead up to your festive season has been relaxed and non-stressful!
What is everyone else doing? Big gatherings and dinner? Small and casual?
Would love to know what your own family traditions are!
Cheers!
Merry Christmas to you all! Thank you for your blog. I always enjoy the opposite seasons and how hard you work.
Take care,
Janet
Thanks Janet and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! Thank-you so much for sticking with me on this blog!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Your tree may not be traditional looking but it is festive and pretty and that is all that matters. This has been one of the busiest Christmas seasons we have had. We’ve had a gathering yesterday (Saturday), today and we’ll have one tomorrow and Christmas day. It’s been a bit much and I’ll be glad to get back to normal after the holidays!
Thanks Pam!!! I felt I didn’t need to decorate further – its fun looking at the twinkling lights! 🙂
Sounds like you’ve had your hands full!! Its always so much work, a lot of fun and a bit crazy, but that rest afterwards will feel pretty good!!
xx
Merry Christmas, Lisa! I love reading your blog and your pictures are really top notch and gorgeous! Wishing you and your family and most wonderful and Blessed 2019!
Merry Christmas Renee!!! I hope you have a fabulous day, great company and delicious food!! Thank-you so much with sticking with me and the blog!! Its really lovely! xxx
Your HOMEGROWN tree is sooo pretty looks like MS M is enjoying decorating. Wishing you,Jeff Pip and your guest a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous new year. Love from Georgia
Merry Christmas Linda!!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful day!! I am glad you like my wonky tree – It was a bit of fun getting it up and decorated and we are enjoying the festive lights very much!!
Stay warm, enjoy the good food and company!! xxxx