Christmas time is always a super busy time, as I'm sure for everyone. But man I sure was one busy bee! It felt like I could never catch up on the things I needed to get done! Even after the holidays there is quite a bit to do. (That's why I'm a little late with the blog haha.)
These past three years we've cut down our own tree for Christmas. The first Christmas tree Willie and I got together was the first real tree I've had for a Christmas. My family and I always used an artificial one. Willie loved the tradition of going up the mountain and cutting one down after Thanksgiving though. He loves the smell it gives inside of the home, which I totally love as well. However there are also downfalls with a natural one, ones he usually isn't a part of.
When he brings it home, I have to trim it up to make it as even as possible. Then I have to somehow put branches I've cut off on spots that are bare. I string branches that hang too low to higher branches to raise them, and vice versa. And even after all that work there is still only so much you can do to make it look as even as possible. And even though we have plenty of trees where we live, I'm still not too fond of cutting them down. So we've agreed to purchase an artificial one for next year. Then we'll alternate on it and a real one every year, that way we both compromise a little and just meet in the middle.
For Willie's presents I bought him a sleeveless Hollister tank, and an inflatable double person kayak. The kayak seems pretty sweet, but we won't know for sure until we actually blow it up and use it. I made sure it had cup holders however, so I'm pretty excited to use it at the lake during the summertime. He got a pair of shoes from my parents, and an awesome 270 Remington rifle from his grandparents.
We both feel strongly about boycotting factory farmed meats, not only because it's disgusting, but because it's cruel and inhumane. So now that he has a rifle we will be able to hunt our own food. A lot of people say "Well you're still killing animals so it's kind of the same.." It's not the same at all however. Animals that are hunted live their lives normally and naturally, and die quickly and humanely, the opposite of what happens with your meats you buy at places like Walmart.
Willie's presents for me were a cute sparkly Victoria's Secret's Pink sweater, and a pair of Rock Revival pants (which I had been wanting for a long time!) My parents bought me a nice hair straightener because my old one was starting to not do too well. Then Willie's grandparents gave me a few things, but their present I loved the most was a set of acrylic paints, since they knew I really have been wanting to start painting again.
Another really cool present we got to be a part of is Paige's official adoption! She was finally able to move to Monroe with Rosie and Shawn. So that's also something we were very happy about. It's not the funnest time to move to Monroe, (or any place I suppose,) since there's not a lot to do in the wintertime here. But I know this coming summer we are going to have a blast with her. One of those things being a trip to California so she can meet her biological mom's side of the family.
Aside from all the different presents we got from family and friends, the coolest thing I think was getting to see lots of family reuniting again. It's times like these when I remember how much holidays like Christmas aren't really about material things, but about spending time with family. I still wish I was rich though so I could give everyone I loved really nice things! One day we will be able to.
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