Last year, I found 3 ft. Christmas trees on sale after Christmas for $5. Because we put our family tree upstairs in our bonus room (all other rooms are downstairs), I decided to buy both of the kids one of the little trees for their rooms. Our family tree has white lights, so I thought they might enjoy colored lights. Wouldn't you know it? They only had one tree with multi-colored lights. I bought it anyway, knowing I would have to pay full-price this year for the other tree ($15).

Last week, my Best Girl and I were walking through the Christmas section in the big name superstore, and I remembered that I needed another tree. I bought it, planning to put it in the attic with all of our other Christmas stuff until Thanksgiving weekend. Of course, my Best Girl wouldn't hear of it. She begged me to put up the tree right now. I am kind of a sucker for all things Christmas, so I agreed.

To say that she was happy would be an understatement. While I was trying to fluff the branches, she was grinning at her tree like it was her new best friend.

I hope the tree will be able to handle such an affectionate roommate. She likes to give hugs.


Big hugs.


Now, my Best Girl is ready and waiting for the rest of the world to join the fun!