Oh Christmas Tree

We got our tree today. This year it's a fresh one and it smells so good! Last year we used an artificial one and the top is permanently tilted so we couldn't put a star on it and Sophie cried when she found out it wasn't a real tree...no tears today...

Ever since I was little, I loved to sit by myself and stare at the tree with its lights on. Beauty inspires me. Christmas lights are so beautiful. Tomorrow I'll post a picture of our tree - it is so perfect! When Andy and I bought it, it was all tied up and skinny and frozen. Then we brought it in, untied it and set it in the sunny window. A half hour later it was fluffy and fat and perfectly shaped!!! I am so grateful for this tree that graces our living room.