Your Instructors on how to assemble and decorate a Christmas tree are Iris and Fern - 2 fluffy tailed kitty sisters! STEP 1 A full day of excavating the storage room in search of the various Christmas boxes has definitely created a mess. Finally all have been found. Including a few boxes we didn't even know existed! After a quick sorting thru of the tree box, we are ready to begin the assembly of the artificial tree. STEP 2 Insert each branch carefully. STEP 3 Fluff branches out to desired fullness. STEP 4 Even though this tree is artificial, it should still be sniffed and tasted for freshness. Yep, this one's still good! STEP 5 After each layer it is very important to stop and rest, IN the tree of course! This is strenuous work, no need to over exert yourself. STEP 6 Wrap the lights around each layer. It gives them lots of depth. We sure love the sparkle of Christmas lights. More layers, equals more relaxation. Of course in the tree! STEP 7 Addition of the top pole is all about balance. Getting two different perspectives helps ensure it is straight. A little to the left Fern! Looks good Iris! STEP 8 Make sure the angel is securely in place. A cat angel tree topper being the obvious choice. STEP 9 Once the tree has all its branches, comes the best part, the decorating! Stick to a colour scheme, a wide assortment of things adds interest. Balls and thick ribbon are great to play with. Remember to place items close to the bottom for easy swatting, while laying down. STEP 10 The most important ornament is infact you! Place yourself IN the tree for the final touch. Purrfect! ____________________________________ A special thank-you to our talented girls for their expertise. Now an update ... WEEK ONE The tree is still standing, only 1 ornament officially broken. However things are certainly a little bit off! On the left is Iris tree diving, great new sport! To the right, we have Iris attempting to take over the angel duties at the top of the tree. WEEK TWO The poor angel isn't much safer. Now Iris is trying to eat her! Notice the lack of ornaments around the top. The branches have a definite flattened appearance. Will the tree and angel make it to Christmas day?! WEEK THREE At 11 pounds, Fern is in great shape. Daily climbs up the tree have made her fitter then ever! The top of the tree however is basically flat. Fern must be giving the angel a kiss for Christmas?! CHRISTMAS DAY: Oh the excitement, presents! Jazmyn our Shih Tzu doggie joins the fun. Iris is IN the gift bag! The Christmas tree update! After three weeks, 2 crazy cats have taken their toll. The decorating has taken on the "distressed look". A ring of cardboard was added to the middle to deter the cats from climbing up the tree. Obviously it did not work. Instead created a nice platform! Our tree has never fallen over. It is 12 years old and obviously built to last! We do not need to secure it to the wall, but would recommend it to others if your tree is not sturdy and you have purroud feline decorating enthusiasts. A few more pretty photos of our girls. Twas the night before Christmas and all thru the tree, 2 kitties were stirring cute as can be... Please ensure a safe season for your pets. Tinsel is not recommended or other similar items such as thin ribbon on presents. Every vet office has numerous stories of emergency surgeries to remove decorative items which pets have ingested! Watch pets aren't consuming the actual tree or chewing the lights! There are products such as "Bitter Apple" that can be sprayed to deter unwanted chewing. Have fun - but play safe! Jaz chewing a new treat, Iris checking her stocking, Fern on a nip high. Photos on this page, are from 3 Christmas seasons. Including 6 new 2005 photos! Such as these of Iris. The girls are 4 years old and still adore the tree! 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