tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post2077657343896272211..comments2023-10-29T03:35:21.895-07:00Comments on With Great Joy: The perfect tree: Part twoStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291035676569127788noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-21484266738338029872007-02-19T17:24:00.000-08:002007-02-19T17:24:00.000-08:00Dec. 6, 2006 - You have got to be kidding! Posted ...Dec. 6, 2006 - You have got to be kidding! <BR/>Posted by Dana <BR/>I think I said that like 5+ times out loud while reading this post. <BR/>That was crazy. Troopers you are. <BR/>My Dad's in Tacoma (where I was born) - say's the weather is insane. <BR/>That was super funny! <BR/> <BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 6, 2006 - LOL! <BR/>Posted by Sandi <BR/>I laughed out loud the whole way through this. Partly because we think very much alike and are married to similar men. I can hear my husband say the same thing "We are here! We should get the tree". <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment <BR/>Posted by lindafay <BR/>Very funny story. It will be a memory you all retell over and over again! (Why are so many memories funnier AFTER the event?) <BR/><BR/>When I was a young teen, we had a similiar experience. It was a comedy of errors. Finally, upon getting it home, we decided it was ugly. A huge 'hole' was in one side, so we drove the 20 miles back and got another 15 foot one. This time, upon returning home, we realized we left our dog behind! After finding the dog, my brother and dad took about TWO hours trying to make a tree stand that would hold this huge tree up. We waited impatiently. Finally, we decorated the tree beautifully. Ten minutes later, while eating supper, we heard a huge crashing noise. The whole thing had fallen down! We were so frustrated, but we've never forgotten that Christmas. <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 7, 2006 - Oh Stacy!! <BR/>Posted by AussieinAmerica <BR/>That is ridiculous!! What a memory. You gave me a good laugh this morning. <BR/>Hope you enjoy that tree. <BR/>Stacy <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 7, 2006 - Oh My! <BR/>Posted by Anonymous <BR/>Stacy, that was crazy! I kept reading your post saying they must be turning around soon.. But nope, you just kept right on. I am glad you and your family are OK, and your car was not one of the ones in the ditch. Merry Christmas! Amy Crawford <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment <BR/>Posted by momco3 <BR/>Stacy, that IS the perfect tree. And this story will clearly become one of your family legends. In fact, you probably should have left the fallen-off boot there, so that the story would be even better. <BR/>We had a similar fiasco (driving-even-though-we'd-seen-about-twelve-kack-knifed-semis-off-the-road) about 10 years ago, and our family still asks to hear the story. <BR/>But praise God you were all safe. <BR/>Happy Advent. <BR/>Annie <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment <BR/>Posted by MicheleinNZ <BR/>Even if it was the ugliest tree you'd ever seen, I think you'd declare it beautiful simply because of the effort it took to get it! I'm glad that you all arrived home safely and the tree really is beautiful. <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 7, 2006 - proof <BR/>Posted by Amy <BR/>Yep, this story is the ultimate proof of what a sucker you guys are for tradition. Nothing will get in your way! <BR/>And you do always have the best tree! <BR/>Love you guys, Amy <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 7, 2006 - How could it have gottten better?? <BR/>Posted by Michelle <BR/>Seriously....I already knew the whole story (EXCEPT THE PART ABOUT THAWING THE TREE OUT IN THE SHOWER!! YOU HAD LEFT THAT PART OUT BEFORE!!)....and I STILL laughed out loud through the whole thing!! You guys are nuts!! But, I admire your "stick-to-it-ness"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on getting your perfect tree (or at least making it home alive in one piece!!) <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 8, 2006 - ROTFL!!!!! <BR/>Posted by Anonymous <BR/>Stacy, I couldn't stop laughing through this! Absolutely *hilarious* piece--- and so *true* to character... you can't help but read this and nod! ~YEP!~ I am still laughing as I write this comment! What a story for posterity for your children.... this is the wonder of being a mama and passing these stories on---and you told yours exquisitely! <BR/><BR/>A pure joy to read, Stacy! Thank you for giving us our medicine of joyful hearts this morning ~smile~ <BR/>All is grace, <BR/>Ann V. <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment <BR/>Posted by Anonymous <BR/>Wow, what an experience and wonderful memories! Glad you got your tree! <BR/><BR/>Letisha <BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment <BR/>Posted by dtandfambly <BR/>What a fun story you will have for years to come!! I still can't believe you went through with it and took pictures the whole way! This was fun to read! Thanks for sharing. <BR/> <BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Dec. 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment <BR/>Posted by Stephanie <BR/>When it is the day to get your Christmas tree- it is clearly is going to happen! I laughed so hard picturing the whole thing. You certainly gave that couple a Christmas memory not easily forgetten!!! <BR/><BR/>*** <BR/><BR/>Dec. 9, 2006 - Soooo funny! <BR/>Posted by Sarah <BR/>Stacy, <BR/><BR/>Your story is hilarious! I think my favorite part is the tree in the shower!! hehe <BR/> <BR/>*** <BR/><BR/>Dec. 9, 2006 - Ohhhhhhh!!!! <BR/>Posted by HeadingHomeward <BR/>How all your pictures brought back memories for me! I grew up way in the mountains where we could go hunt for our own tree. It was ALWAYS snowy and SUCH a wonderful adventure! I just found your blog today and enjoyed this post so much! <BR/>Many blessings, <BR/>Tina <BR/><BR/>*** <BR/><BR/>Dec. 11, 2006 - Christmas trees... <BR/>Posted by Anonymous <BR/>Stacy...what an amazing story!!! I can't even comprehend the photos of the blizzard!! It will reach the 70's here today...a vast difference from what you are experiencing!! Keep those babies warm! I wish we had our tree up and decorated...hopefully this week! Diane http://candidreflections.blogspot.com/ <BR/><BR/>*** <BR/><BR/>Dec. 12, 2006 - what a memory <BR/>Posted by teena6 <BR/>I sat here in the wee hours of the night.... downloading some pics.... waiting and reading your blog. <BR/><BR/>What a great story..... I love the pics... it truly will be a forever memory. <BR/><BR/>we live in the south.... and it doesn't snow here ~ GA~ once when my dd and I went to pick up our tree ... I had sick littles so we couldn't all go.... they tied it to the top of our van but not tight enough! YEP~ it fell off on the way home! We live on back, rural roads.... dark roads.... it was after dark and her and I searching around .... in the ditch to find our tree. We did!!!! <BR/><BR/>One of the ladies in our church after hearing my story brought me a *pin* with a car with a tree tied to the top. She said "for your memory" <BR/><BR/>we still talk about it <BR/><BR/>you will always remember~ <BR/>What a great mama you are! <BR/>blessings, <BR/>TeenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com