Anyway, I never posted about our Christmas tree. We have a pre-lit tree, so I can usually put it up in no time. Well, this year only one strand of lights lit up. Tom and I started going through the lights and tons of bulbs were burnt out. We decided it would be easier just to strip the lights off and put new ones on rather than try and get every single light. We also debated just getting a new tree but thought better of it. So, I started stripping the lights off......has anyone else done this? There were 1200 lights on this darn tree and EVERY.SINGLE.ONE was clamped onto the branch.
That's what it looked like. 1200 of these things. I was digging in there with wire cutters, wearing a headlamp so I could see those little green things. It was ridiculous! That tree will be up in our house until it's just a sad piles of branches, you better believe it. I should have taken a pic of the entire mess, for posterity, but I was cleaning up as I went along. This gives you the idea though.
That's just a fraction of the tangle of lights that had to be unclamped. Crazy. Here's the finished product. Please make a huge fuss about it.
I also dragged that entire decorated tree from one room to the next till I found a spot for it. It has been just a pain this year. But it's totally worth it because I love seeing it all lit up and so does Harris. He's inherited my love for all things Christmas.
On a totally unrelated note, does anyone have a recommendation for a fruit/veggie dish I could take to a brunch this week? It's for all women and needs to be awesome. I forgot about it and dropped the ball last time so I need to redeem myself. SOMEONE (and I know you're reading this!!!) stole the show with homemade bread. With yeast and everything. So I can't show up with some sliced grapes or something, has to be a decent attempt. So give me ideas, ladies!
"For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength." 1 Cor. 1:25
Love the tree! And LOVE that ya'll are going to be small group leaders! You know my husband is the small groups pastor at our church, so we love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE you. Love your tree. Sorry i made such a big fuss about my bread ;)
ReplyDeleteThere is NO one more qualified in our group than ya'll to begin leading your own small group. I'm so incredibly proud of this leap of faith. I will be praying against warfare and blessings upon blessings for your small group!
ReplyDeleteI have two completely different ideas for a fruit tray. Made both and they are great. I'll call you this morning and give them to you. :)
Oh, and your tree is awesome. I'll watch your boys if you come finish mine!
ReplyDeleteAllison-I had forgotten that about your husband. Awesome!! If he has any books or resources he suggests to your leaders, we'd love to know about them. Our church does training but It doesn't start for several weeks.
ReplyDeleteAmanda-If I'd made homemade bread I would find a way to work that fact into every conversation.
Jen-Thank you thank you :)
I have a recipe for a pear salad with chopped pecans, white cheddar, butter lettuce, and a honey/white wine vinegar dressing. Let me know if you want the full details.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca, I'd love to have it. The dressing sounds awesome.
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