Christmas Decorations 2007
We bought our tree on Friday, 11/23 from a nearby Severt's lot as we have done for the last several years. Friday and Saturday were spent decorating the house. This is usually a joyous time, but it was spoiled by the FSU-Florida Football game. That is another story.
There were 100's of trees on the truck. Lyd found ours rather quickly. We paid $77.04 after our favored customer discount Ours fit nicely in the trunk of my car. We usually just get rid of the pine needles before putting a fresh load in the trunk. It has arrived in the house, but, has not yet been mounted on the stand. That is yet to come.

I always start by putting the lights on the tree. In previous years, a lot of time was spent making the lights work. This year, when a string didn't work, we chucked it in the trash and moved on. We had enough lights after the purge, so everything worked.

 

Our tradition has always been to enjoy a bottle or two of Cold Duck while we decorate. We use the two silver goblets we have had since we got married. I put a marker on mine so we'll know which-is-which. It doesn't matter. Lyd always drinks from the one which is the fullest.
After the lights are done, Lyd puts all of the ornaments on the tree. We have accumulated a lot over the years. Lyd can tell a story about every one. She also puts out the nutcrackers, santas and all of the other ornaments.

Our Nutcracker collection sits at the bottom of the stairs. Peter the Great (Pete) leads the team which extends down to the left.

In Florida, Christmas trees made of shells are popular.

Our 2007 Christmas tree.

All of our Santas are on the mantel over the fireplace.

Santa Frog is one the porch and "flickers."