Tuesday, November 29, 2011

oh christmas tree

We finished decorating Monday morning.  In our pajamas of course :)  It was actually one of our first 'typical' days off for Matt in months.  And we loved every minute of it.




Notice that the tree is green and has a bit of a triangle shape. 


Smaller than we were hoping for, and the branches didn't hold all the ornaments, but we're big fans regardless. 



As usual when Matt is away traveling, I seem to think that I'm going to jump into hyper-productive mode and get tons of things done.  In the late evening hours, no less :)  My to-do list is impressive.  Very impressive. 


Tonight for sure I'll be up late making phone calls to CST dealing with adoption paperwork issues.  The theme of our journey seems to be: if there is trouble to be had, we will find it.  UGH. 

Although I am delighted to be an official resident of North Dakota ("the few, the proud......") I haven't had a lot of warm fuzzy feelings towards Bismarck lately as we have spent weeks getting the run around about document authentication. 

Hopefully we're soon to put this most recent set of potholes behind us and get on down the road towards receiving a referral!!! 

5 comments:

Grandma Jan said...

I call it a beautiful Christmas tree and no matter what any body else says or thinks, if the children love it I'm all for it. One friend in church last week whom I haven't seen for a while said, we are in grandchildren exticy!!!! (sp?) Love you all, Jan

Mom/Grandmama said...

The tree is gorgeous - a nice open branching pattern so you can see each decoration individually from all angles - who has a tree like that (you)! I think the children should put on more decorations - perhaps the engineer in the family can figure out how to brace/support the branches with all that weight? Love it!!

Leslie said...

It's a perfect tree...especially with that beautiful UNC ornament in a prominent position. I can't wait to see where you plant it after Christmas. Will it go on your patio?

Paul said...

Getting out decorations today Can you send us some helpers? Would love to have one or two or three
Love granddad

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful Christmas tree - clearly decorated with lots of tender loving care. Enjoy the blessings of this wonderful season!
robin & michael