the fake tree

if i didn't have to use the computer in the office to do internety stuff i would post a picture of my new fake tree. that's right. i did it. i caved and bought a fake tree. this is a big step in my life. huge. so it is 7 1/2 feet tall and 58" wide. it is nice. but i can't figure out how to get the top on without it being so wobbly. real ones are just easier. bring it in. wait a few hours while it fluffs itself out, then decorate. then throw it out on january 1st. fake trees involves setting up, making the top not wobbly, spreading all the freaking 1288 tips out so that it looks real and then storing all year long. man oh man. i am already not looking forward to stuffing in that box. on the other hand, there will be no messy pine needles to clean up and we won't have to worry about watering when we are in morden for two weeks. i will miss our annual christmas tree light up...that is when we are done with out tree and it is dried out, we have usually lit it up in our backyard to see how fast it burns. so fun. *sigh* so this weekend i am hosting 4 groups. i am waiting for group #1 to show up. they said 5ish...so that could mean anytime. should be a busy weekend. oh, and everyone be proud of me...yesterday i bought TWO christmas presents. That's right...TWO and it isn't even december yet and they weren't even for me. that is a first. :)