12th day of Christmas - yes, we have been using an artificial tree, the same one for about 12 years now. It (and the box) has held up well. It only takes me an hour to put together ever since my boys lost interest in fighting over who gets to put the lower branches while wearing the cool safety googles.
One of my boys' soccer teams lost tonight and they're done with the city tournament. Just a little blue for the boys but their team had a great season.
