My 1st real Christmas tree.....

It only took 30 years but this year I have my first real Christmas tree.  I've wanted one for ever but for some reason just stuck with the artificial.  Must say I'm pretty glad I opted for the real.  It's just so much fun :)

Bringing it home and getting it to stand straight in the tree stand was a challenge as you can see here where it is leaning. 

Day 2....it is leaning no more and the lights are on it...

Day 3 (I'm a busy person what can I say)...the tree is all decorated and looking beautiful.  I will have to admit decorating a real tree is a lot more difficult than an artificial.  The branches definitely do not want to cooperate as well as the fake but I did not let it defeat me and I am quite pleased with the end result...laying of beads and all!