We started a new tradition this year. I know you're not supposed to call it a tradition until you've done it a few times, but this we undoubtedly will. We went to cut our own christmas tree just a ways away from the mccall retreat. We used snowshoes on our peaceful walk through an untouched wintry wonderland and found a great tree. I've struggled a bit with the sheer number of great photos dent took and which ones to share- I tried uploading a slide show but I didn't love it. I'm not a whiz at photoshop, so this is what you get for now.
cooper getting ready to go
cooper getting ready to go
ben and dad scoping out our options
the trek in
cooper, katelyn, amberly
the first guy I ever loved. it's ok that he thinks I still love him the most
climbing up to find the perfect tree
ben underneath the tree, going to work
dent, coop, amberly
dad, amberly, katelyn, lindsay, ben
sisters
we're sure glad we brought this guy along. he did all the work! hauling the tree out
coop didn't complain of the cold or have any trouble keeping up. only when we were back to the car did he say he was ready to be done. what a trooper! I should also mention that the goggles were insisted upon. ski goggles are very very important to this particular four-year-old. necessary for snowshoeing, skiing, sledding, etc.
mission accomplished. what you can't see is how fragrant our tree was. fabulous experience all the way around.
10 comments:
That's awesome. Please, oh please, take me next year!
Very, very nice. We're already excited for our turn next year! Maybe sometime we can coordinate and talk our families into combining and all going one year. Marky, Molly, Emma, Cooper, Henry, Ivory, Brookie, Senny, Beckham, Banks, Tess, and Jacob! Now that would be some seriously wild times!
Looks like tons of fun!
"Now this is different than anything I have seen before."
wow! what a great new tradition! and the tree looks fantabulous.
How fun! I agree with Emily, all the kids would be a Party!
Wowzers! Looks like too much fun and your tree is amazing! We had a winter wonderland for Christmas this year too up in Seattle! Sure does take your breath away, woohoo!
That's beautiful! What a fun tradition.
The envy overfloweth!
Wow, that's alot of work for that tree! But I suppose it was all worth it for the memory you'll have and the beautiful smell!
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