Our Christmas Tree

Last weekend we got our first live Christmas Tree in four years! In the past, we'd come to NJ for a few weeks around the holidays, and it was not practical to leave the tree alone in our apartment for that time. Needless to say, Jim and I were both excited to get a live tree this year. There are quite a few local farmers' markets in Howell and we made our way to Wolley's Farm Market to purchase our tree. Seems that a lot of the pre-cut trees had multiple trunks, or one trunk at the base, then splitting into two trunks as you got further up. This was a problem for us, as we needed to cut these 9 foot beasts down to size to fit nicely in our living room. The one we got was splendid, though. Can't really find a bad spot on it!

Trenton does enjoy looking at the tree. We've placed it behind our couch and near the back door. He has not once tried to crawl over to it. I'm not sure why! He does enjoy sitting on the couch and looking at it. There are a few ornaments I let him hold. Grandma Konopack gave us an early present for our tree-- a Baby's First Christmas ornament. We are so excited for Christmas to be here soon!

Today we tried out a new church. It is a United Methodist congregation, right here in Howell, called Church of the Master. We felt very welcomed, enjoyed the service and sermon, and came away with an overall positive feeling. It is exciting to think that, in nice weather, we can walk to the church from our home!

This outfit was absolutely adorable on T. It was the first time he wore it! He is growing out of his 6 to 9 month clothing so fast. The sweater barely stretched down his back, and the pants are already too short. But the matching hat was enormous!