How do you combat the distressing, dispiriting process of . . .
Why, you organize a hunt for chocolate ornaments!
High up so that the dog can’t get them.
Rules of Engagement: All’s fair in love and chocolate.
(I preferred this picture to the non-blurry one where they were cooperating).
ostensibly to assist her daughter to find chocolate.
I wish I could still be a kid.
Mireille – did you just knock the kids out of the way?
See? There’s nothing to this whole tree removal process.
Christmas will come again next year.
Mama D says
What a great tradition! I’ll probably write about ours tomorrow…taking down our tree is an integral part of the New Year’s Eve routine around here. 🙂
ladyjennie says
I’ll come by and have a peek. This was really more of a “spur of the moment” tradition.
Sissi says
Looks like that was fun! Is that a Jennie or French tradition? Go Mireille! 🙂
ladyjennie says
Yup – you called me out Sis.
Alison says
Brilliant idea. You had me at chocolate.
ladyjennie says
Now if we can just up the quality, the adults can play too.
tracy@sellabitmum says
Chocolate? I am so there!
ladyjennie says
I don’t know Tracy – would you sacrifice your integrity for kiddie milk chocolate? 😉
Lady Sippington says
Ooh! A wonderful idea. They’ll be looking forward to the ‘tree chucking’ next year.
ladyjennie says
It can be such a depressing event – anything to spice it up.
anymommy says
You take the cleverest photographs. That last one with the heart in the needles is precious. Love the idea and the fun you obviously had with loving friends.
Mom says
In the south they tell you to throw your tree in a lake to provide cover for the fish. Just try finding a lake in South Carolina, though.
iceprinxess says
lol Adorable! Looks like Hunter wanted to join in on the fun. :p I love the smell of a real tree 🙂
Alexandra says
That last photo needs to be on Pinterest, Jennie. IT says so much, about the spirit of the season always still being there, if we clear all else away…
ladyjennie says
I wish I could take credit for that one – one of the friends visiting whipped that little heart out.