O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree Part One: Securing the Tree

We had such a fun time cutting down our tree last year at Heritage Valley Tree Farm that we decided to do it again this year. They are super-friendly, the place is so cute and they have hot chocolate, cookies and fun sleds to ride in for the kiddos. And the fact that our tree lasted twice as long pretty much sealed the deal. Somehow a near dead tree on the day (we celebrate) Jesus' birth seems a little oxymoronic.

Here we are last year. As I look back at the picture I'm wondering why I'M not the one being pulled around in the sled. Pregnant ladies...they think they can do everything.


And here we are this year. Miss Thing included and somehow our smiles look a bit more complete.


It was pretty chilly, but the kids did great. Weston was torn about which he wanted more...gloves on to keep his hands warm or gloves off to have the dexterity to eat his chocolate chip cookie. Tough call.



We picked a little tree with a cute shape. We're not the family that lingers at the lot for hours looking for the perfect tree. Once the chocolate chip cookie is gone, we have a short time frame to work with.


Kurt and Weston did all the work while Lily and I shot self portraits.



And isn't this the sweetest picture ever as we headed back? .



O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree Part Two: Decorating the Tree will hopefully be up tomorrow.