PPS - here's some Christmas Cheer for you!

We put up the tree yesterday and many of the decorations. Pics:

OK - this one is not Christmas... It was on my phone, though, and I love my orchids... They're putting on flower buds again - maybe I'll have some in time for Christmas!!

This is the tree. It's fake, but I still think it's lovely. I miss the smell of the real tree, but several people in my house are allergic, so fake it is. It's a 9' tree with a narrow girth - that way it doesn't take up the whole room. Plus I like anything that has "narrow girth" LOL!

This is what you'd see if you came in our front door. We could probably do with a few more bows...

Another of the tree. The fire place now has a working gas log! I installed it myself and didn't even blow the place up.... Plumber must be in the blood. Dad and Grandpa would be proud.

The last shot of the tree. Youngshin and Elise did the decoration after I did the initial installation. I was stringing garland and lights around the stairs. I LOVE our huge stockings, too. They're so bright and fun - and they match the tree skirt. (Jeanette - if you're reading this - check the colors... )

Sorry for the quality of the pics... Cell phone cameras are not really the best. But you get the idea.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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