Tuesday 21 December 2010

'Mummy, is this Narnia?'

With a poorly Finn snuggly in the warm,
Jacob became a lumberjack for the day
and we brought home our Christmas tree.

I thought the best way was to let the photos tell the story...

The Christmas Tree Farm.


How about this one Mummy?


This one?


So many to choose from!


I think Jacob really did think it was Narnia.


Running and running and running!
So much running around to be done by boy and by dog.


Is this an ordinary sized dog amongst baby Christmas trees,
or are we being invaded by the giant dogs of another planet?


Still running, maybe just as well, to keep warm there Jacob.


Basil can't decide which tree tastes the best.


They all look so scrummy with their good dollop of 'frosting' on.


Glistening and twinkling,
looking like this, it's a shame to bring them indoors
and hang decorations on them at all!
Mother Nature knows best of course.


Right then Mum...
so you've definitely decided on this one?


All done!


Phew...it's hard work this lumberjacking lark!


What a tight squeeze...


But we managed it,
hooray!


There he is,
in all his splender!

Meet  'BRUCE, the SPRUCE!'


Albeit missing a few decorated gingerbread hearts,
but they're in the oven as I type,
making my house smell delish.

Hope you all enjoyed
Christmas Tree shopping
with us, we reckon we came home with a beauty!

Hope to post before the big day
but if I don't manage it I'd like to wish everyone
A Huge BIG MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

(although I may just have to post a piccie of 'The Cake' etc
before I scoff it all...nom nom nom!!!)

Love Claire. xxx


17 comments:

Dawn said...

That looked such fun and really it could have been Narnia. Did you see Mr Tumnus hiding anywhere?
Have a great Christmas!

Amanda said...

Now that is a beauty.

Merry Christmas, hope you and your family have a lovely time.

bellaboo said...

WoW! That tree is HUGE..and what a lovely shape.You've got a good'n there.That's the best way to get your tree,much more fun than the garden centre.Sorry poor Finn missed out on all the fun
though :0(
Thanks for all your lovely comments and emails over the year Claire.
Hope you all have a super,duper Christmas!

Love Bellaboo and Bella XOXO

moschops said...

dude! gorgeous photos. please can I use them if I teach year 4 again next year? (chronicles of narnia and all that malarky)
cba to use capitals. im on holiday from all things literacy!

nice photo of baz and his stick.
:-)
xx

Between Me and You said...

Hope the wee man is feeling better soon. Nothing worse than being poorly when Santa arrives! Your tree is beautiful and I think you should make that pic of Basil amongst the other trees your Xmas Card for next year - it`s adorable!
Happy Christmas to you and yours. Hope Santa`s good to you all.x

Unknown said...

awww Claire what a gorg trip and so much nicer and more like christmas with snow on the ground ;-) Your tree looks gorg and i can almost smell those biscuits from here ;-) Have a great xmas, Dee x

VintageVicki said...

Bruce is a hunk ;)

It can't be Narnia - though it has seemed to be winter forever - but I do know it really is nearly Christmas :)

Merry Christmas xxxx

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Kathy said...

What a spendid tree!
My children were obsessed with Narnia when they were small. Every snowy day turned into magic.
Merry Christmas
Love Kathy xxx

moschops said...

When I moved in to my new home and inherited some wardrobes, I did actually check to see if they were the way in to Narnia, but alas, no...
I shall keep trying...
xx

Victoria - Florence and Mary said...

That is one AMAZING tree!!!

Victoria x

MelMel said...

hiya!
Just popped by the say Happy Christmas....have a lovely time!

Tree looks amazing...and yes...it IS Narnia....I'm sure of it!xxx

michelle said...

Your tree is lovely. Where did you get your angel from?, she is soooooooooooo lovely.

Kelly said...

Cool tree! And such fun choosing it!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas and wish you a fantastic New Year!!

Em said...

Merry Christmas Darling xxx

Poppy said...

Now that is what you call a Christmas tree! Beautiful pictures.....

HAPPY NEW YEAR XXX

Made In The South said...

What beautiful pictures...How pretty the snow is on the trees! Your tree turned out perfect. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.