This is Ben's and my 6th Christmas together, but it was our very first real, full-size, live Christmas tree. Ben picked up a Fraser Fir at Costco, and it is beautiful, fragrant, doesn't shed too much, and has nice soft needles.
Furthermore, it only took about 5 min to get it set up in the tree stand (which was a blessed change from my first live Christmas tree experience, back in the good old days of high school... Ah, the memories.)
Victor just loves the tree. We get up in the morning and sit on the couch, looking at the "pretty lights." I love it.
Monday, Dec 2: Look at Christmas lights.
Ben studied with a couple friends after class, so it was pretty late before he got home. So Victor and I waited for him outside and admired the pretty lights from our neighbors across the street. It wasn't until Ben got home that Victor really noticed there was even snow on the ground!
Tuesday, Dec 3: Go Christmas shopping.
Today Victor and I had a special outing for some Christmas items needed for next week's staff Christmas party. It was a whirlwind trip, amid the snow to Michael's, Dollar Tree, Michael's (again), Costco, and IKEA.
Highlights included the Christmas-light deer that really moved, samples at Costco, and French fries with his free IKEA lunch.
At the end of the day, we enjoyed a nice stroll around the loop of our block, admiring more Christmas lights (though the neighbors across the street from us are the standout best).
Wednesday, Dec 4: Build a snowman.
Victor and I headed out for some fun in the snow, albeit he was a little uncertain he liked it at first. We traipsed across the street to the park, and after a few steps, he said in dismay, "All messy, all messy!"
But I think it grew on him. We built three snowmen and ran around and had a general good time enjoying winter.
Yes, those are the faceless, armless, buttonless snowmen.
Thursday, Dec 5: Go Christmas caroling.
We said good-bye to Daddy early this morning for a long day of classes and then studying at the library Downtown afterward. "Finals month" (as December is) is packing a huge wallop, and I think we're all feeling kind of wrung out, but I did feel so thankful this morning enjoying a warm home, which smells like evergreen and cinnamon and orange.
Despite the sharp cold snap, Victor and I had a fun outing with our small group tonight for some Christmas caroling at 7500 York (a housing development for the elderly). It was the third of three outreaches this fall/winter, connected to the Billy Graham "My Hope America" program.
Because our small group leaders have a heart of gold, Dr. Mike even did valet service for us.
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