Yes, it is already that time of the year again! I feel like I just sent out these pictures last year. It really is amazing how fast a year passes once you have kids. Christmas is filled with many traditions, one of our traditions growing up was decorating the Christmas tree. We had a system, the lights were put up, mom put on the bows, we decorated, and then one of the kiddos got the privilege of putting on the star. It is amazing how you start to create your own traditions, and honestly I LOVE IT! I was so excited for Christmas this year and going out to find our tree.
It's funny how I didn't grow up going out in the snow and finding a tree and chopping it down, and now that is all I want to do. The first time I did this was with Rob and his family and I thought they were nuts taking me out to actually walk about and find and chop and carry back a tree (oh not to mention I am 5 months pregnant :). Are you crazy! Well now I am right there with them. Last year was pretty much lets just drive down this long windy road until we spot a tree and then lets snap some pictures and call it good. Jack was little and Rylie really didn't care, so we just called it a day. Well, this year was a lot different. We stopped walked looked at a tree, shook some trees free of snow, rolled in the snow, and loaded back up to start all over again. We were out in the snow looking for the "perfect" tree for over two hours. But, this is the best tradition ever! Rylie loved it, Jack had a blast (once he woke up all the way) and I wouldn't trade this tradition for anything. We load up the truck with warm clothes, hot chocolate and some special snacks for the kids and enjoy a day away.
Jackson talking to Daddy about this tree. He was very adamant on getting his attention as he continued to whack him over the head until he looked up to see what he wanted!
Here are a few of many pictures that I took of our day away! Decorating the tree will have to be a whole separate post!
Loves to you all!
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