Our First Tree

Non baby proofed treeBaby proofed tree (notice the gate is almost as tall as the tree)

Since Cole and I were traveling between 11/24 to 12/13, we did not have a chance to get our Christmas tree till 12/20. Brian, Cole and I headed out planning on buying the biggest and grandest tree we could find. Our first stop, Lowes, had 10 trees between 3 to 5ft. This was not going to do so I insisted we continue to look. Our next stop, Home Depot, had less to choose from. I was in near tears. Brian being the great husband he is, drove us around looking for a Christmas tree lot. We couldn't find one :( I kept thinking, "How can there be no trees left?" The massive tree I envisioned for Cole's first Christmas was slowly being over taken by reality...a 3ft tree or no tree. well, we decided Lowe's was our only option so we headed back. We picked out the fullest, tallest 3ft tree we could find. Brian proudly walked the tree up to the counter to be told the tree was half off. WOW, half off great. The total cost for Cole's first tree was $2.50. We couldn't justify buying a Christmas tree stand ($15.00) so we improvised and used a bucket and some dirt!

Once we got the tree home and decorated, I was surprisingly happy with our purchase. It's moments like these that make memories. Who ever remembers a huge tree?!?! Brian is mostly proud of the amount he spent on the tree. His goal for next year is to see if he can find a tree less than $2.50 :) This is what I get for marrying an Accountant.