I think my Christmas tree is a bit big.... 😬😅🎄

[@ADrillADream]

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[@Thecoffee_broad]

The whole time I was watching you bring in that tree I kept thinking “don’t scratch those beautiful floors!!!”

[@mawpatti]

It looks like she did scratch the floor in the bay window area...🙄😒

[@karenlopez9417]

@@mawpatti All the hard work and Abby ends up scratching the floor and the ceiling.Why not get a smaller tree?

[@annsaenz291]

I was thinking the same thing "the floors" don't scratch the beautiful floors 😳

[@jenniferf.9165]

Get them a cat tree and put it near a window or the sliding doors. Cats like to be up high and by the window they can be occupied with birds and squirrels. They usually come with a scratching post built into them and little sleep cubbies. Everything is looking awesome! Day one viewer. Can't wait for you to move in! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@christieevans982]

If you cut off the bottom and use the extra branches for a wreath for your door, you get 2x for the price of 1. It's beautiful.

[@barbarawatters4279]

Suggestions for the cats before you move your furniture in….get a couple cat scratching posts for them so they are used to using those and not your furniture. Also get them some toys to keep them occupied. I trained my cats not to get on the counters by using a water spray bottle. I only have to shake the bottle now and they hop down. 😊

[@suewilson6540]

What happens when your not looking?

[@jdkerk]

Great idea! That's what my daughter does with her cat and it really works. The important thing is to be consistent with it. If you let them up sometimes (and pet them) and then not others then they assume that you really don't mean it. It doesn't matter what they do when you're not looking, just be consistent. That's all you can do.

[@AnaisAngot-y2l]

I am lucky, my cat is special, not much of a climber (it took him 6 months to understand the concept of a cat tree :D) and he never even attempted to climb on the table and the kitchen counters.

[@robinvalentine2820]

The best (by far) cat scratching post I have ever found is called Purrfect Post. They are a little spendy but so sturdy, last for years, and cats gravitate to them!

[@magicmarker7047]

Try putting foil on the counter top and see if that will scare them.

[@marthahill3931]

🤣I’m sorry I laughed watching you get your tree in. You are determined.👍

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

Me too; I felt guilty.

[@mariettedemarest5173]

She's "such a girl" with that tree, lol. She can reno her house better than most, but the tree has her stumped. I needed to laugh today. 😂'

[@michaelbissen1946]

How many people cringed when she shoved the tree through the new front door? 😂

[@santamonicajane]

Now that you have a home you should consider a living tree. I recommend to buy at a nursery after xmas when on sale. I use Monterrey pines. I trim it all year round and give it a 1/4 turn the 1st of the month. Every other year I take it out of the pot and prune the roots. They last about 10 years, before they get thinned out then I get a new one. Been doing this for 50 years.

[@mariecarroll2072]

Cats love Christmas trees

[@paulag1109]

Those kittens are growing up fast. So adorable of course. I have three of my own❤. A few tips: you’ll need two litter boxes, 1 per cat, I used a spray bottle handy for stopping jumping on counters, one cat loves riding on my shoulders to watch what I am doing at the counter, someone else suggested getting them trained to scratch on a cat post or cat tree before you bring furniture in…good idea and another thing you could try to stop them jumping on the counter is lay tin foil on it. Good luck 😉

[@linnaellis212]

Those kitties are sure precious! So affectionate….remember that when they are climbing in your Christmas tree! Seriously, keep your camera handy and just go with the flow. 😀 Abby, the progress on your home is just plain amazing. Love your style.

[@joycecook8876]

Thank you Daddy (Jim) and Jay. Great job Abby!

[@justme5544]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! Your dad coming by right then and helping..... awwwww!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanbarker9409]

A spray water bottle will help train your kitties from jumping up on counters or keep them from climbing a Xmas tree. They hate getting wet and it can't hurt them, but teaches them quickly not to do what you dont want.

[@karengossett1475]

I have 4 cats who adopted me 😂 Since they were originally strays they love being outside on nice days and inside on bad ones. 🤷‍♀️ The great news is you won’t have to worry about mice 👍 Sorry about laughing at your struggles with the tree but honey I did 😂💞😆 This was so heartwarming!

[@poodlegirl55]

The cats are like "We don't want to go out anymore. Can you bring the outdoors in? Thanks."

[@tammytaylor7726]

Your moving right a long. Spraying the cats with water when they are on the counters and or anywhere you don't want them to get on. The washer and dryer is a place that they will like too. Taking apart the cardboard will save space in your trash bag or can. Yay Abby for getting the monster in the house and ty Jim for the help, don't forget to water the tree. Good job Jay for the assistance at the end. Woo-hoo

[@deanbaker.3160]

If you put quarter round on the floor at the bottom of the baseboards, then there won't be any place for the spiders to hide.

[@tmar3145]

Beautiful tree. Cats love Christmas trees and sparkly things. Don’t be surprised if they try to climb in it 😊.

[@crazydoxylady7169]

You need a woodburning stove.......maybe half way between the bay window and kitchen counter. There is nothing cozier than that! and it will cut down on your energy costs during the colder months. PLUS so romantic to watch a movie with the crackling sounds of the wood. You have probably already thought of this......Merry Christmas from OHIO.

[@lindabutterfield8806]

Yep, those kittens are going to have a great Christmas, climbing in the tree.LOL😂

[@glennwestiii3]

Yes it is a blue spruce. My mother loved them for their color and hardiness as a Christmas tree.

[@pattimeredith9621]

I must admit I quite enjoyed watching you struggle with your deluxe size Christmas tree. The bay window looks beautiful and is perfect for a Christmas tree!!

[@sharonstarling1403]

Get a spray bottle fill with water(some add a little vinegar) spray the kitties with it if doing something you don’t like.

[@tonyaboyd2856]

I don't think I could stop from moving in now. As long as I had lights,heat and water. Lol😂😂😂😂

[@lynnestamey7272]

For real, Right! If I had water, plumbing and electricity, I'd be moving on in! IT'S YOUR NEW HOME! It's not just a house, and I for one am so glad that you have gotten your little fur babies, who are precious!

[@poodlegirl55]

Seriously. Heat and a toilet and I'd move in.

[@loisfolk5492]

I’d move in too. You have what you need to live there.

[@terrivandeberg6040]

You have the best daddy!

[@ROSIEH007]

Those boxes could come in handy when you want to store seasonal stuff. Those kitties aren't dummies. They are smart to want to stay inside. Not to mention it is safer for them. Was hoping you would move in before Christmas. Oh well. Hope you get a Christmas tree at your new home.

[@jenniferjones754]

My take-away from your hilarious tree battle is the furniture moving upstairs come in via the front door and furniture for the ground floor comes in the side door (so you don’t have to turn like that again). 😂 Your house is looking fabulous! Thanks for bringing us on your journey. Merry Christmas!! 🎄

[@EricaBaker2023]

Girl! You are doing the most! 😂 There is no way in heck I would have brought that big scratchy tree in my new house racking across all my new floors, and walls. Soon as I seen that tree, I gave it a hard "NO" 🤣

[@carroldahl461]

I'm saying the same thing. If it is scratching her it must be scratching the walls and floors.

[@Bluegrassprincess]

Abby!!! This is our 3rd Christmas together!!! I cant wait to see it completed. I do not think your ready to move in. Let it be at least permitted and all to code for your safety. Merry Christmas! Looks beautiful from the road!

[@adelenoel7191]

Yay for daddy’s!

[@melodyfisher1512]

My family was putting lights on our tree as we watched you putting lights on yours! Fun! Yours looks beautiful…inside and outside! SOON!🎄🎄🎄

[@irenepage9775]

Thank the Lord for dad's. He's been your hero so many times. All of our kids live too far away, so their dad can only help them out when we visit.

[@djmacsgarden]

Oh, Abby, your tree troubles took me back to the days when we, too, brought in live trees far too large for our space. Good memories, but oh, so tiring to get them in the door and set up. 😂 Your tree is perfect for the space once a little trim was initiated. It's beautiful!! Hope that you and the kitties enjoy❤

[@santamonicajane]

I keep a 3 ring binder with sleeves to keep all my appliance booklets that I buy. I include the receipt of purchase. So I know the date and where it was purchased. If I have repaired done I keep that info too, so I always know what has been done. All my small appliances too. When a appliance gets discarded and replaced I change out the paperwork.

[@judylopez2913]

I have to admire your spunk ! That is a huge tree you hauled in there! Looks great!!

[@marilynbruckman3610]

I know you appreciate your sweet parents. All I could think about was the movie "Christmas Vacation" with Chevy Chase where they haul an enormous tree home. The kitties are so sweet, and your home is looking fabulous.

[@williamleopold507]

Spray bottle to keep kitties off counters , tables etc works wonders , all i had to do was point the bottle at my kittie ( after the first spray ) and she was off any no, no place quickly . Good luck . The kitties are sooo adorable .

[@anaharp4505]

Remember to save some of that cardboard for your garden paths this spring. Watching your progress is so enjoyable....oh to be young and starting out again😊

[@piperlynne1]

When our cat was a kitten we used a piece of fishing line to hold the tree up to the ceiling so the cats couldn't really knock the tree over and you didn't really see the clear fishing line. You will have to put a hook in the ceiling but you could always hang a plant from it after or remove it. The cats will be able to climb the tree and knock off ornaments but they won't be able to tip it over if you have a strong fishing line attached to the top of your tree on strong branches. To keep them off the countertops you can buy these cans of air that have sensors on them and when the cat gets near them they make a sisss sound and spray them with air which scares the crap out of the cat and hopefully with enough scares they stop jumping on your countertops. Or you can put aluminum foil on the counter top and most cats don't like jumping on that and will eventually stop jumping on your counters. We've tried a bunch of things and have had some success but every once in awhile kitty still jumps on the counters. UG!

[@laurasnyder5926]

Abby, I am so glad you know how blessed you are with your house! The tree helps you see how close you are to your dream move in. Thanks for your night shot of the icicles and the bay window framing the prickly, but beautiful spruce!!

[@nancyniewoehner7881]

We just used a 5 gallon bucket with sand in it for our Christmas tree. The sand stays quite wet so we didn't have to add water every day. Then wrap a big tree skirt around the bucket.

[@br927]

I was waiting for Dad to show up with the chain saw! Thanks, Dad! ( I do stuff for my daughter too)! Looks Great!

[@sueupham2519]

nothing like a real Christmas tree ,,thanks to all daddy that love their children..❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JKwakulla]

Abby, watching you maneuver and stand up that tree was absolutely hilarious. Best laugh I've had this year!

[@rogerrodenbucher8685]

You look festive Abby in your Christmas sweaters, so cute! Boy you picked a big tree this year, very pretty in the bay window I think. Am glad your dad stopped by to give a hand with it. Wow..from the outside at night it looks stunning with all the lights on and snow coming down. 😊 🌲

[@sylviajones4907]

Amazing how your home has been transformed. It is mind-boggling. Yay, for Christmas tree!

[@karenchaney7709]

Lol. At one point I figured a squirrel would jump out of the tree! It is a rather large tree but it is beautiful. Be sure to keep well watered and fasten all ornaments securely because both kitties are gonna think you put it up just for them to take down. Merry Christmas!!

[@CharlenePink-Dufresne]

FYI use clear fishing line and tack up high to keep the cats from knocking over your tree. It works great, we do that for our 4 cats.😊 Merry Christmas Abby! Your house looks fabulous!

[@michaelbissen1946]

I have been waiting a whole year for the xmas tree 🎄

[@craiggillett5985]

Me too!

[@ALORDW]

Beautiful tree and a great spot for it!! Maybe the pointy, sharp needles will discourage the kittens from climbing? Hopefully. You must be getting very excited about finishing and moving in. It is a very nice house.

[@sharondilloncavalierland954]

I've been using Blue land for years. Love their products. Start training your cats to sounds that mean “no”. Your choice on the sound. Spray bottle with the sound will deter them so that when you make that sound though the camera they will already be conditioned.

[@terrifict1035]

LOL 😂what cat doesn't love climbing in a tree?

[@queenbee1920]

I was grunting along with you just watching you bringing the tree indoors. Also thinking about your floors getting scratched with the metal stand. It looks beautiful, although I kept wanted to reach through my screen and trim the couple of falling branches at the bottom. Lol, you never cease to surprise me how you’ll huff and puff to get things done by yourself! Everything looks amazing and quite different from that first tree you and your sister put in that space. 😊

[@craiggillett5985]

YAY I’ve been waiting ALL YEAR for this moment!!! Bring on the Christmas tree!

[@DonnaHarper-lg9pw]

Oh I hope you can enjoy Christmas in your new home. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chantaln6843]

Daddy to the rescue….😊❤😊

[@sharonjackson1445]

The hard part is Over, now the fun Part, light, decor action, yay!😊

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

The struggle was real,( getting tree through the door but worth the effort), so pretty! As far as keeping cats off counters, get a small sized water sprayer, ( as used in hair care), fill with tap water and spray towards their face every time they get on counter or try to climb up you; they will quickly get the hint.

[@patmurphy4564]

I have been waiting to see the Christmas tree this year, and the whole house looks beautiful with the lights. Love Pat from Australia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leemarker944]

I like how the house is coming out. An Arizona subscriber from here!👍🏾

[@caroledwards3465]

You didn't struggle at all with your very 1st Christmas tree 😊 Best wishes from England UK 🇬🇧

[@kristilucia3491]

I sure hope that you and your sister can host a little family Christmas gathering at your new home even if it's not ready to move into!!

[@Gwenivere60]

We used to raise siamese cats they had a ball with christmas ornaments .

[@pamelaoetken5690]

Love seeing the tree and lights up. Very beautiful. Can't wait for your next video to come out.

[@sherylmarsh5533]

I can’t stop grinning at your energy and perseverance… big ol scratchy Christmas tree… but you got it indoors!! I must say.. it does look pretty even if it’s just a little taller than it needs to be but hey it tis the season and I am sure it smells nice too!❤

[@tonyaboyd2856]

Glad you got the tree.. It's better than last years❤❤❤❤❤

[@craiggillett5985]

Ha! I loved last years, it was quirky and harvested with love ❤️

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Very much enjoyed you adventure with the Xmas tree Abby, it was hilarious watching your fight with it to get it under control.

[@paulpjy4996]

Blue Spruce are very hard on hands and I’m surprise you didn’t notice that when you purchased it. They are beautiful trees though.🎄🎄🎄Merry Christmas!!!

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

Maybe that is why the Noble fir tree was always my favorite,( not scratchy, lots of space for ornaments and very strong branches).

[@debbievogt9881]

Use fishing line or such to fasten th tree to studs. Usually near th back of the tree. Wrap it around the tree and back to a stud then fasten it to a screw youve put inthe stud. When tree comes down remove the line and leave the screws for future years

[@cindypiccirillo4323]

Bless your heart wish I was there to help u . X

[@st4y-c4lm44]

Beautiful tree! Beautiful bay window!!! Beautiful house!! Have a very merry Christmas. Looking forward and hoping that you and your sister gets to sing Christmas songs again this year 🎄

[@CraftCraver1]

That looks like a blue spruce. They are short, very prickly needles, but last long and smell wonderful. Always was the tree I went for or maybe a Frasier fur.

[@mariecarroll2072]

Get a spray bottle with water. One spray you will have success

[@bobbipetty7411]

Do not spray them with water!!!!

[@hollyporter1193]

You can burn the cardboard in your burn piker, OR use it to suppress weeds in your garden. Or checkout the book Lasagna gardening for a veggie garden, where they use layers to make a garden right on top of grass.

[@Dreamworld986]

Scat mats on your counters will keep the kitties off. Look them up on line. Put some colored lights on that tree.

[@judylopez2913]

I like Artificial no needles ,you have it year after year ,and no clean up other than putting it away! Most come in three pieces! Easy set up!

[@habsgirl59]

Abby, I have three cats and love them all. Have you ever watched Jaxon Galaxy? He is a cat guy and is very knowledgeable on cats. If I am not mistaken I think he suggests putting tin foil on the counters because cats hate the feel of the foil. The tree is beautiful.

[@beckybevins6690]

Your dog has to be right there in the mix of things! I just love him!!

[@shadegarden7375]

Smart babies!! So much safer inside!!!

[@rosalindaarons6657]

Happy Holidays to you! Thos tree is so different from the first one you pit up in that bay window. Your progress is miraculous.

[@rebeccanewland2886]

Everything is beautiful and will come together for your Christmas miracle ! Fresh trees are always the best!

[@rosawilliams9145]

Only if you aren't allergic.

[@ronmarlett1704]

Your Christmas tree adventure reminded me of the film Christmas Vacation (1989).

[@dianewilliams9729]

I did not laugh…until you stood the tree up and it leaned to the far right.😅. That is a unique look for sure! Sweet Daddy to the rescue! It is a beautiful tree…so much fuller than the tree last year.

[@theresagraves7740]

All the lights on the house, and the tree, looks so beautiful after dark! Looks so cozy, warm and inviting. Looking from the kitchen to the tree, also is a beautiful view, and looks like a home, not just a house.

[@donnaLorbetskie]

Abbie, your Christmas tree looks grand. Love it.

[@karensteele8147]

It's so beautiful Abby. I wish we had snow. It's been years since we have had any.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

The tree looks fabulous Abby. I hope you can move in very quickly.

[@smoke1830]

Hello from the Philippines, what is that cold white crap on the ground? LMAO.

[@hossieb4874]

lol….It is what we live with in the winter in the north east states of the USA! ⛄️

[@bethanyleonard5441]

In my cat experience (18+ kitties) they most likely don’t want to go out when you’re at the house because they want to be with you! Also could be why they keep jumping on the makeshift counter. As far as the counters go, giving them shelves/cat trees or high places they can go will help. Also cats very much so can be trained and know where they are and are not allowed to go. It may be controversial, but a simple spray bottle with water works wonders. It doesn’t hurt them and reinforces the “no” with something they dislike. Many of ours have learned the sound of us picking up the pray bottle and quickly redirect themselves if they are caught doing something they aren’t supposed to do. Take as you will, but thought I’d leave some suggestions.

[@Kimella777]

❤😊it’s so beautiful 🥲makes me cry tears of joy 🥹

[@jgeorge6936]

Abby your tree and house looks beautiful! A smaller one next year will look better in the space but for this year it is perfect!

[@johnking8679]

BTW - you're gonna have to grow a BIGGER lap, so you can have BOTH kittens climbing up to be petted !! 😅

[@Adelineward-ix7lg]

Hi Abby it’s always nice to watch your progress and you of coarse,such a nice house that remind me of our summer house that we sell last year due to our retirement,

[@joejones3744]

Love that tree in the bay window, beautiful.🎄

[@tracybarnes6608]

Oh it looks so cozy,yes what a transformation from when you put the Christmas tree up last year Xxx

[@amycohen1098]

this video was christmas morning for my OCD. also that was the first gift sponsor that I actually watched. you're a great saleswoman too. I was trying to imagine the soap scents. warrior abby onward!

[@wilmahamilton2092]

Abby my friend bought scentsicles and sprayed her tree, she said it's a game changer, the kitten now stays away from her tree

[@gingermonette7455]

We had cats over the years and they were trained not to jump up on counters, tables, etc. So yes, train them early as others have suggested!

[@allisonhaskell5440]

Love the smell of a real tree ! I love Fraiser fir