I've always wanted a Christmas tree at home. To me, my home has to be "dolled up" for Christmas. When I was young, my dad made it a tradition to decorate our home for Christmas. It's like an annual project for my dad, my bro and I. Of course, my dad was the chief project director. He would plan out the concept, the designs and who does what. I remember our fireplace project most vividly and I think it's the best ever decor anyone could have. Yes, we constructed our own fireplace in our cosy little 3-room flat! It was the most awesome Christmas project I ever had. We painted styrofoam boards to make them look like brickwalls. We installed flickering lights to create "fire" in the fireplace. We hung socks on the styrofoam "brick" boards for Santa Claus to put our presents in. We had so much fun. And every year, I look forward to Christmas projects with my dad and bro. Even until now, these times hold very special memories for me.

I want the same for Gabby. I want us to have a Christmas family tradition. One day, Calvin asked me when are we getting our Christmas tree and my eyes just lit up!! I was so happy that he initiated it (because he declined my requests to get a Christmas tree for 2 years already :p)

So now, we have a family tradition going. Every year on Calvin's birthday, 3rd Dec, that's when we will go to the nursery to choose a real Christmas tree. Gabby, you're gonna go choose the tree with us next year, ok? Mommy and Daddy want you to love Christmas like we do.

At Far East Flora - our first time at choosing Christmas trees.