Not to sound like a sell out, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Two weeks ago we found a most excellent deal on a new artificial tree at Menards. Before I go any further, I want to point out that yes, I think artificial trees are nice and may have environmental pros and cons, but nothing beats a real tree, so one day I will probably go back to that tradition to see if I remember how it used to be. I do draw the line at pre-lit trees though. What’s the freakin’ point?! All the fun has been taken out of having a tree that way! If this keeps up, by this time next year they will start coming pre-decorated!! All you’ll have to do is pull the rip cord holding it together in the box and BOOM! Instant-unfold-a-tree. (um, if I wanted my Christmas to come in a little box with a red button that when pushed magically did everything for me, I would head over to Staples)

Ok, enough about the Christmas tree. On a green note, we did manage to dig up enough LED lights to make our tree use almost zero power. Damnit, what will they think of next? Wireless power? (oh right, it’s already been done) The best part about those little LED buggers is that they never get hot. I know that this technology alone will help my dad get more sleep since he doesn’t have to wait for the so-called “fire hazard” of a tree to cool down until 1:30am (you know I’m right! hehe).

Aside from the tree and its lights, our house is looking pretty sweet. The front, back, and insides are pretty much done. I do plan to add some more to the front soon, but I guess we’ll play that by ear. I hope to get some more photos up eventually.

To top things off, the egg nog has been flowing for weeks already and the Christmas music has been pouring out of the stereo, Internet, and car radio! Woo hoo!

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