Well this year we decided to go on an adventure.
We went into over the river and through the woods (literally) to get our Christmas tree!
Jack and Mama staying safe and warm inside the car while Daddy chained up!
We encountered MUCH more ice than we ever imagined we would.
After we abandoned this road for safety concerns, we happened upon this back up waiting for us and 4 other vehicles to get back down the hill before they attempted to go up. Or abandon their trip too, who knows!
We back tracked and went on a different fork of the road and I finally spotted some noble firs in a clearing, but the hillside was rather steep. So we had Steve hop out and check things out first.
When he returned, the verdict was there were promising potentials, so we finally hopped out of the car to hunt!
(We climbed up the bank on the right side of this picture as all the promising looking trees along the road were Hemlocks)
Mama and Jack checking out the trees.
Looking up the hill we spotted a pretty tree!
Steve climbed up to get a closer look and shook the tree so I could kind of make out it's shape better.
This is the first time EVER I've said yes to a tree without being able to walk all around it and inspect it first. I was 50 ft downhill from this one and just took a chance and gave my approval.
I spy with my little eye... Daddy!
First time I saw the tree close up :)
Yay! Daddy found a good one!
Jack supervising Daddy as he ties on the tree.
And we began our adventure home.
Once we got Jack in a warm dry set of clothes, he passed out for most of the trip home.
(He's holding on for dear life as Daddy drives us down the hill.)
And at home...
...he found more energy to burn off...
...and more trouble to get into...
...and under!
He moves backwards. This is what happens.
And at home the tree is up and decorated and it definitely makes it feel more like Christmas.
Need to move the pile of presents under the tree now.
My chalkboard art for Christmas time :)
What a difference a year makes
Christmas 2013
SO BLESSED to have a healthy happy boy this year.
SO THANKFUL for me to be able to be up and about enjoying the holiday festivities.
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