Christmas Trees

After we returned from our fun filled Thanksgiving in Canyon, we started thinking about Christmas. I have included a few pics. Andrew and I both love real Christmas trees. We see them less and less it seems now, but for us, it wouldn't feel right if our tree was artificial. I remember growing up in Colorado at Christmas we head out to the woods and cut our tree. It was a big event all of us looked forward to each year. My Dad would get his wood saw out and Mom made hot chocolate and put it in the thermos for our adventure. My sister and I bundled up in our best snow gear complete with bib snow pants (you know the ones with the straps so snow does not get down your pants...so not cool) I think mine were hot pink too at one time. Mom got our brother ready. Anyway...all 5 of us got all dressed up in snow gear and loaded into the Bronco. The excitement built as we approached the area we would locate our tree. Once Dad selected the designated area, it was our job to find the perfect tree. Once we found it, Dad cut it down and strapped it to the Bronco. Then we all had hot chocolate together. The tree was never perfectly shaped since it grew close to other trees, but I have such fond memories of them and always thought they were so beautiful.

There are not too many trees to cut in the DFW area. However, our local Home Depot has a good supply of fresh trees that will do just fine. They also allow June to join us so we can all go Together. Here are some shots from the evening. I will post the tree decorated soon!