Twas the night before the Christmas tree gig, and all through the house, not a creature was sleeping...especially, not Jess (okay, the cats were asleep).
It's 10:30 p.m, and she must arise at 4 am, but suddenly, all heck breaks lose, as emails are flying in, with all kinds of attachments, bearing photos of prototype Christmas trees...and they just keep on coming.
It's a time zone thing...the photos are coming from California, and Jess is in Texas..and she's getting tired of opening files, and printing, and printing, and printing...
There's every kind of "theme tree" imagined by "three angry, middle aged women" (that was my answer, when I asked who designed these trees. Okay, some were Martha Stewart trees, but I don't think Martha actually designed them..well, maybe.
I will "unveil" the different themes, as they are decorated...I didn't use a flash, because they are really ugly that way, but perhaps I should...hey, I'm the one who loves candlelight, remember (it does so much for aging complexions).
So, got to bed at midnight, and couldn't sleep (my cat, my nerves, my insomnia)...got up at 4 am, and packed everything into the car...drove 45 miles to pick up my first elf (did I mention I have two "elves", thank God)...you didn't think I was going to do 114 Christmas trees alone, did you...even Santa had elves...(I do have the tiny reindeer, though)
Picked up "J", and we drove to San Antonio, stopped for coffee, and bought the new, rereleased "Abby Road" cd...thank God, "Elf J" has a GPS system, or I would still be driving around San Antonio...(did you know it's the 4th largest city in the country?)...
Arrived at Macy's River Center (drove by the Alamo - remember?), and we met elf number 2 - "M" (I wouldn't use their names without their permission)...after running around, trying to get in, we went to work....
Here is the first tree, Which I did..."Western Tree"
Here is my beautiful elf, M, showing off her Western Tree at South Park...she's adorible.
Here is my handsome elf, J, also adorable...(and thinks I'm a moron).
Day off today...then, another, similar push..except this time: San Antonio again (it's 240 miles round trip from my house, and didn't make sense to turn around and drive home, when we have to be in Corpus Christi at 7 am the next day, so we have rooms - M lives in San Antonio, and J and I have rooms (separate, of course)...the thing is - 13 trees in one day in San Antonio, and 15 in Corpus...should be interesting....
Ho, Ho, Sheesh
Well it looks and "sounds" like you're on your way! Sounds exhausting! The trees are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to start decorating for Christmas... Or Fall... Or some holiday.
I clicked on the pics and saw all of the details. They're soooo pretty.
Take care, drive safe, try to rest some.
Kelly
You are hilarious and I'm loving the trees. I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Jessica~ A dear, wonderful gal (Kelly) told me about your blog, so I came by to say hello... I really enjoyed your entertaining writing style & gr888 pics!!!
ReplyDeleteWanted to say WELCOME to the blogworld (even tho I am not a blogger, I READ many!). Hope you have a ball with this! I know I will be back to enjoy more!!!
Warmest wishes n' many thanks,
Linda in AZ *
Linda in AZ,
ReplyDeleteKelly is my best "cheerleader"...I love her, would love to meet her.
I am so glad you enjoy my blog...now, I have to get the energy up to share what has gone on for the last few days..so much.
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteWow... good luck with the trees. Looks like you have everything under control. :)
The Trees are looking fabulous so far!
xoxoxox
Donna Marie