O Tannenbaum

2010 will be the first year my husband and I will spend Christmas together. Last year he was in Afghanistan, the year before that he flew home to be with his family, and the first year we were dating, he had just returned home from Iraq and was with his family ~ that is a long distance relationship for you! So needless to say, we're excited to be not only in the same country this year, but under the same roof! 

This is also my first Christmas season away from home, so we're doing our best to start our own traditions and making things special together. So far, we're having fun! Yesterday we set out to find the perfect tree for our place. We were happy as kids to finally be celebrating together! 

{We of course started out our adventure with a stop at our local Starbucks. Nothing better than tree hunting with a Peppermint Mocha & Eggnog Latte!}

{I must say, it was certainly this most scenic tree farm I have ever been to!}
 

{After a bit of searching, we found one! Not too big, not too small! A lovely 7-footer.}

 

{With no roof rack, it had to go in the back seat - you should see the pine needles that remain there - It was the loudest 30-minute ride home of my life! We still had fun!} 

{That didn't take long.}

 

{Highlighting the 2009 World Series win for our Yankees! Okay, so this year wasn't our year, but hey, there is always next year!}

{What a little troublemaker! But oh so cute.}

{Yankee Pride!}

{If it dangles, she finds it and loves it! Santa hats included.}

{A little touch of rustic country.}

{The lighting is a little rough, but it's a beauty!}

Let the Christmas festivities begin!! Brace yourselves for a Christmas themed blog for the next four weeks!