The Free Tree is named so because we purchased it on clearance at Kmart in 2006. It was a floor model and when they disassembled it, they put it in a extra-large Rubbermaid, wheeled Christmas toter. Rick and I built the tree in Kmart before purchasing it to make sure all of the branches were there. When we got to the register, they had no idea what to charge us for the tree, so they said $20. Well, the toter alone was that much hence the name Free Tree. That shopping excursion also stays in mind because Katie was 4 months old at the time and it was the first time she rode in a shopping cart's little seat. Prior to that she always sat in her car seat/carrier.
Back to last night. Katie got to stay up until 10 pm and Rick and I got to stay up until 1 a.m. Building an artificial tree takes time especially when the lead engineer is my husband. Let's just say he lives up to the stereotypical image of a meticulous German. As tradition, Rick and I fluff the branches and build the tree, but he puts the lights and garland on the the tree. Together we then hang the ornaments. Rick still needs to hide the extension cord in the tree and place it in the corner, so the tree is not technically "done" yet. Here are some pictures from the soiree. I'll post pictures of the tree once it is in its final place.
Katie immediately parked herself at the coffee table where the snacks were.
Family portrait.
Rick stringing the gold beads.
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