Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Christmas in January?!

Love it or hate it...what's the protocol kids?
 
Is sharing Christmas pictures in January taboo,
even when they contain awesomeness?
 
Well this girls going to do it, one more time,
because I just love these images.
 
December 18, 2012
Chuck and I
Gaylord National Hotel Lobby
Sporting our,
"Fun Old-Fashioned Griswold Christmas" Tee-Shirts
I just knew it was going to be a great day and it was.

The National Christmas Tree
United States Botanic Garden
This is one of the largest indoor trees in Washington,
looking very lovely in purple.

This place is a must see at Christmas,
it will absolutely take your breath away...

Here's a peak at the small village beneath the tree,

the lighting, color and detail were simply amazing!

If your ever in the Washington area, especially at Christmas,
don't miss the United States Botanic Garden. 
 

29 comments:

Judy said...

I have an aunt by marriage who grew up in Serbia, and they put up the tree on Dec. 24, Uncle's birthday, so it will still be fresh for Orthodox Christmas, some 10 or 12 days later. Usually, they have finished the decorating by then. Then they have a tree undecorating party late in February.

Adrienne said...

I'm a 'Christmas makes me happy all year round' kinda gal! So these photos make perfect sense to me! LOVE the colors! I always imagine myself doing something NOT red/green/gold at Christmas...and then either chicken out or am just not sure how! These colors inspire me! (and you and Chuck are cute too!)

Karen said...

Fun!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Beautiful...both the tree and you two! I love how you are always having so much fun.

Gillian Olson said...

Lovely decorations, especially the miniature village beneath the tree.

Beth said...

The photos are beautiful Debbie. I always love the pics of you and your husband. You both look so happy!

Dee W said...

I'm a confirmed January is still Christmas girl. Worked retail for years, I didn't get to enjoy my decorations til January. And your pictures are awesome!

siga said...

You are truly forgiven :)

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Very beautiful! Both the photos and the smiles in them!

Ruth Hiebert said...

It may be January,but these pictures are as beautiful now as at Christmas.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh I am loving Christmas in January bring more on:) Hug B

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Christmas in January? In Poland, the February 4!
Beautiful pictures!
Lucia

TexWisGirl said...

you're excused - because you had posting issues for a while.

and i'll cut you a break because you love purple, too. :)

Bev said...

ALWAYS is a great time for Christmas trees.... whenever you want is what I say:)))

Miss Debbie said...

Beautiful!

Susan said...

Ahh, glad to see you love to throw caution to the wind and post Christmas in January - lol! Protocols (and Rules) are made to be broken ;D)

Beautiful Christmas tree and decorations - cute tee shirts too!

Lovely photos Debbie :D)

eileeninmd said...

Debbie, I think it should be Christmas year round. I love the trees, lights and decorations. Beautiful photos!

Bonnie said...

I think you are allowed to post your Christmas pictures all the year through as long as they include a photo here and there of that handsome couple. Hugs! Bonnie

Muffy's Marks said...

If you would not have posted these photos, I would have never seen them. Thank you for expanding my horizons!!!

Brian King said...

Well, when they contain awesomeness, I guess it's perfectly acceptable! LOL! Wonderful photos, Debbie!

Anonymous said...

Sharing Christmas is fine and dandy anytime! :) That tree is gorgeous!!!

Jeannee said...

How beautiful! TY for sharing,Debbie!!! (this from a woman whose Christmas on the kitchen counter display is still up!)

S. Etole said...

That must have been so much fun. The colors are wonderful.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

What great pics! My vote is that it's your blog, so you get to share whatever pics you want, whenever you want!

Anonymous said...

Nothing wrong with a little Christmas in January... The trees are beautiful!

Farm Girl said...

Well I think that those are such beautiful shots I think you could show them in August and it would be a treat. What a lovely place. I think it would be such a wonderful place to work.
I love your photos of you and Chuck. Always as cute as can be thank you for sharing.

LeAnn said...

Lovely pictures and I enjoyed seeing them in January. I have a hard time letting Christmas go each year. The trees were so beautiful. What a fun Christmas adventure.
Here in Salt Lake they have a Christmas Festival of trees that are decorated and purchased and the money goes to the Primary Children's hospital. They are all decorated in so many different ways. Next year I will go and take some pictures and post them.
Blessings!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

love how you all are matching. so cute.

share Christmas photos whenever you wish. every day - any day is cool with me. big hugs.

what drives me bonkers is you disappear from my google reader list & then i have to find you again. i get worried ... why does it do that?? i have several folks that it happens to. frustrates me so. i miss my friend Debbie ... got to catch up. going now. asap!! ha. ha!! ( :

Ida said...

Just amazing and beautiful. I can see why you had such a great time.