tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post4442643354721511623..comments2023-07-11T09:28:46.166-04:00Comments on Pretty Purplexing: Picking Our TreeTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-75501702315857657442012-12-03T23:58:22.882-05:002012-12-03T23:58:22.882-05:00We do live trees also! I could cope with a cleaner...We do live trees also! I could cope with a cleaner option, but Hubby won't budge either ;-)<br /><br />Yours looks great and free is just AWESOME!! What a neat tradition for Todd!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-7964446852598825792012-12-03T20:01:29.007-05:002012-12-03T20:01:29.007-05:00What a lovely tree. It's going to look beautif...What a lovely tree. It's going to look beautiful in your home.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-48292803173550715332012-12-02T20:45:49.199-05:002012-12-02T20:45:49.199-05:00Oh no! That's funny, but I bet it wasn't a...Oh no! That's funny, but I bet it wasn't at the time! I hope she stays away from the tree :)Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-71727833862347063072012-12-02T20:29:18.817-05:002012-12-02T20:29:18.817-05:00They are awesome! A scented candle doesn't gi...They are awesome! A scented candle doesn't give it justice. Why can't you get pine trees in Australia?Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-13904326889947018852012-12-02T20:28:21.481-05:002012-12-02T20:28:21.481-05:00I began putting on the lights this evening, when o...I began putting on the lights this evening, when one entire strand broke. I had to take all the lights off! Grrr! Tomorrow I am going to buy new lights and begin the process again.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-31263380835351991232012-12-02T20:27:26.808-05:002012-12-02T20:27:26.808-05:00I have tons of Flyers and hockey ornaments. They ...I have tons of Flyers and hockey ornaments. They have their own special tree. If the NHL continues to have a lockout I may just toss the tree! :(Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-46899135536729366442012-12-02T20:26:27.653-05:002012-12-02T20:26:27.653-05:00When we first got our kitten, she would dig and po...When we first got our kitten, she would dig and poop in our large potted plant. Luckily it was warm enough outside I could put the plant on the deck. After she got used to the litter, she didn't mess with the plant. Last year she left the tree alone too. Cross my fingers that she doesn't climb it! LOLTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-57480938833371648532012-12-02T20:24:56.064-05:002012-12-02T20:24:56.064-05:00I've missed your posts and am glad to see you ...I've missed your posts and am glad to see you back blogging!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-86661756174145004062012-12-02T20:24:04.373-05:002012-12-02T20:24:04.373-05:00I have a separate miniature tree the has all hocke...I have a separate miniature tree the has all hockey decorations on it. I debated whether or not I should put it up this year. LOL!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-8043233669880219912012-12-02T20:22:53.612-05:002012-12-02T20:22:53.612-05:00You definitely have to blog about your tree hunt i...You definitely have to blog about your tree hunt into the forest. Sounds like the book "We're going on a bear hunt". LOLTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-64780525016448338672012-12-02T20:22:16.486-05:002012-12-02T20:22:16.486-05:00I didn't know pine trees could cause asthma. ...I didn't know pine trees could cause asthma. I have a friend who breaks out in hives if she rubs against the pine needles.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-36434819053589328382012-12-02T16:51:45.668-05:002012-12-02T16:51:45.668-05:00How I wish we could do this. My kids are so allerg...How I wish we could do this. My kids are so allergic to live trees that if I don't put up the fake one we are ER because of asthma issues. Great Photos!!!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-46259064254286411532012-12-02T15:15:24.107-05:002012-12-02T15:15:24.107-05:00We picked the first decent looking tree we found i...We picked the first decent looking tree we found in the forest. lol I just love it. It's definitely not perfect, but neither is our family! Hmmmm I feel a blog post coming on...Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-23138793274550183462012-12-02T15:03:03.099-05:002012-12-02T15:03:03.099-05:00It's a Balsam fir normally that we get. If ...It's a Balsam fir normally that we get. If we don't get one until the week of Christmas, I might go for a White Spruce. I just love the smell of the house once the tree arrives. No candle can quite capture that real smell. And I have a really good vacuum cleaner. haha<br />Or course, our tree will have one lone Montreal Canadiens ornament.....although I may not hang it up this year in protest!!! :)Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-61221439502332204062012-12-02T13:37:52.620-05:002012-12-02T13:37:52.620-05:00We gave in to getting an artificial tree {and a pi...We gave in to getting an artificial tree {and a pine-scented candle!} last CHRISTmas. I like being able to put it up earlier in the season and definitely don't miss the mess! My girls are still adjusting to the idea. Thanks for stopping by. It's been so long since I've been able to blog and visit, I've missed it for sure!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-69984392496993302542012-12-02T12:04:32.132-05:002012-12-02T12:04:32.132-05:00I wish we could have a real tree. But one of our c...I wish we could have a real tree. But one of our cats drinks out of anything and they all eat anything "live" around here. We don't have any indoor plants, either lolTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-19860703149440445022012-12-02T08:36:58.696-05:002012-12-02T08:36:58.696-05:00I think it's the whole process and I get why h...I think it's the whole process and I get why he wants real. I like the flyers ornaments I imagine you have several hockey ones! Happy Sunday!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-10584190908216047152012-12-02T08:29:00.274-05:002012-12-02T08:29:00.274-05:00We get Fraser firs ... nothing like a real tree. ...We get Fraser firs ... nothing like a real tree. ;-) We have a couple of Blues ornaments ... and of course some Cardinals ones, too. I can't wait to see your decorated tree.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6591089340797885298.post-16482098388122281782012-12-01T22:56:57.153-05:002012-12-01T22:56:57.153-05:00I have heard that real trees smell good! It's...I have heard that real trees smell good! It's artificial all the way here lol Have fun decorating!!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.com