An Old Tradition New To Us

I would say that since the moment we found out we were moving to Colorado my hubby started talking about our Christmas tree and how THIS year we would be trucking into the woods to cut it down ourselves.  I won't lie and tell you I was super excited about this, but after a very valid argument by my hubby I said..."Let's do it!"  OK...I might not have said those exact words, but this is my side of the story so we'll go with it.

We packed snow gear for the whole family and lunch for the road and first thing around 10am Saturday morning we headed to the mountains.  The kids complained...as expected...the kids asked how long it would take...as expected, but after assuring them it would be worth it they relaxed and before they knew it we were there. 

I have to tell you that it was actually an AWESOME day and I would do it again in a heartbeat.  Oh don't worry there was plenty of complaining and whining, but for once I chose to ignore all of it.  I smiled and laughed and decided that I would make the best out of the day.  My kids are sun babies and the fact of the matter is...it's going to take them a while to understand what cold weather means, but for now I will give them a break.

We came home with a very Charlie Brown Christmas Tree and although I can't put any HEAVY ornaments on it...I wouldn't trade it.

There they are!!  My family all ready for tree hunting!!  Thank goodness for the sled because I'm pretty sure neither of my girls would have made it.

So nice that both Thomas and Taylor can work my camera because it means occasionally I can be on the other side of the lens.

 Isn't that a beautiful tree that my family is standing in front of?  Well that is NOT our tree!!  We thought it was, but it wasn't!!

Another tree that from a distance had potential, but my hubby was not a fan.  So this is also NOT our tree!!

Seriously this girl makes us laugh a hundred times a day.  Point a camera in her direction and this is the face you instantly get!!  Her "Cheese" face!!

 There she is!! 

Stay tuned for the big reveal!!