We had quite the adventure this year getting our Christmas tree, it took 3 days to get it decorated and even after 3 days our tree is unsightly. Our adventures start on
Monday: After work and dinner we were going to head over to the OBI ( a home depot) in Sulzbach to buy a Christmas tree. We quickly realized that the Christmas trees here were all humble trees, not many branches, not many needles. We found the best Christmas tree we could, wrapped it up and put it in our van.
As we were about to begin our car ride home we realized that we had enough gas to go about 24 kilometers. Our journey home was 17 km's so we should make it just fine. However, a problem would arise when I would want to make another trip somewhere with just enough fuel to go 7 km's. Its a little more tricky buying gas here in Germany since its sooo expensive! We have bought coupon books that can only be used at one gas station. Thank goodness for our Navigon, we mapped out all of our options and decided the best choice was to drive to post, 20 km's away, and get gas. It was late, the kids were tired and Ayla screamed the entire way to post. Thanks goodness the gas station was still open and they had chocolate available. We were successful at stuffing Ayla's screaming face with chocolate to enjoy a moment of peace. What an adventure!
Tuesday: We spent Tuesday night at OBI again, buying 220 volt lights. They are very strange and annoying to work with. Its not a traditional strand of lights. Both ends connect at the plug so its more like a circle of lights.
Wed: We are finally able to decorate our tree. It's a sad looking tree, but Keanna says "its the most beautiful tree in the world"
Justin typically takes great pride in a beautifully proportioned and decorated tree. We will have to forgo that tradition until we get back to the states.
2 comments:
I love the tree, and I think it's funny that you are talking all European like (liters and post). Trust me with my kids eating different foods, it doesn't happen very often that is why when they say they want "yummy chicken" we are willing to give in.
I love your Christmas tree. So beautiful! And it has a great personality.
I really like that you called them "humble trees."
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