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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 5, 2004 19:00:29 GMT -5
Hi all, Well, we went out today to the same tree farm we have been going to fo 4 years now, me, Marlena and Michael, and picked out our tree. I allways bury a quarter in the place the tree stood and thank Mother nature for her gifts. We set it up (with Marlena promting "A little to the left...") and had fun decorating it. As is our tradition, Michael placed the dove on the top of the tree:  Perfectly posed traditional family photos around the tree:   And, of couse, marshmellow roasting:  I can't get enough of that beautiful little face ;D Hope you guys are enjoying these special moments with your loved ones as well. Happy Hollidays! cookie |
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Post by Cher on Dec 5, 2004 19:09:14 GMT -5
Looks like fun Cookie, what kind of tree is that? Looks kind of like a cedar tree but fuller. Wonder where Mother Nature spends her quarters .. *smile*.
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 5, 2004 19:23:23 GMT -5
forewarned is forearmed and i will post to this later on in the yuletide........GREAT photos, Cookie, thanks for the peek into your life........
KD
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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 5, 2004 19:41:13 GMT -5
Well, Cher, she's got a dollar now, and there are coke machines all over...
The tree is a Leeland pine. The first year we went to this tree farm, Marlena was petting the owners dog. The lady said "We named him Leeland because that's the kind of trees we grow here. Isn't that funny?"
Marlena thought for a moment..
"No".
cookie
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Post by docone31 on Dec 5, 2004 20:11:08 GMT -5
Cookie, you took great pictures. Thank you.
Back when I had a family, we would purchase a tree from a tree farmer. It was a live tree. We would trim it, keep it watered, etc. When it was warm enough, we would bring it outside. When the frost left, we would plant it. Just before I got divorced, we had a grove of trees, each one bigger than the other.
One real advantage to a live tree. We heated with wood back then. The live tree presented little fire hazard. The pot it was planted in also had dirt. The cats we had couldn't tip it over. They tried however. Each morning the ornaments were all over the floor, and the tinsel was all over the floor.
Merry Christmas and good health to you, your family, and to us all. Have peace, joy, and hope.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 5, 2004 20:37:56 GMT -5
great pics cookie! did you notice that you and marlena both are showing only 2 fingers on the hands not making the peace signs lol. my child noticed marlena had on power puff girls in the roasting pic and was much impressed with those pj's lol. i hope we get outs up in the next day or so.
kim
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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 5, 2004 20:58:04 GMT -5
Kim, you saw it too! I pointed that out to my husband. It must be a subconscius thing. or maybe making a funny face causes it.  cookie |
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Dec 6, 2004 10:46:01 GMT -5
Hello Cookie,
Now that is living!
John
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