A Southern California Christmas Tree

No Snow, no traipsing through the woods, or charming lot to "chop down our own tree"... I was actually a bit sad because this year, in an effort to be as "budget minded" as possible we went the Costco Christmas Tree route. Yes, it is true. A tree bought at a warehouse.

In years past, we had already "compromised" the charm of the Christmas Tree pursuit by switching from the traditional lot to the Home Depot. But at least there, we could still go, get some hot cocoa, and choose a tree.

The Costco experience is slightly less picturesque... 1. Go inside, battle the lines by the beef jerky, and pay your requisite fee 2. Return to car, wait for 22 shoppers to walk behind your car, back out and drive to the enormous semi in the back of the lot. 3. Drive up, hand receipt out window, and have a tree thrown on the top of the car. 4. Drive away.

To my delight, the tree is gorgeous, a tall noble fir. And, as an added bonus it was way too big for the house...

Providing us with this unforeseen, but much cherished, "charming, picturesque moment" of Daddy and Sons sawing "down" the tree. Let the merriment begin!