We're in the middle of a snow storm, which is appropriate for the second day of winter. The good news is that the days are getting longer now!To celebrate, here are some photos from last weekend, when we went to get our Christmas tree.
Our plan was to drive up high enough in the mountains to get a white fir tree. They are so pretty, and the BLM permit is only $4. But the snow got a little deep.
We drove until the trucks wouldn't go any further, and we were still far from the white firs. So that meant plan B: get out the sleds and have some fun!
Megan is concentrating hard as she pulls two sleds. She is always warm, so that's why her coat is open. 
Desert Boy didn't get along with the snow quite as well. He quickly tipped out of his sled and got snow covered and didn't like it.
Sometimes sledding isn't so fun.
Fortunately a little hot chocolate and some cookies can quickly brighten everyone's attitude. Not that you can tell by this photo! I love the grimaces--but they really did feel better soon.
Yum!My husband found a nice pinyon pine tree and we took that home.
Desert Boy was old enough to help decorate it--at least he was old enough to pick up ornaments and give them to Dad to put on the Christmas tree!
How wonderful! Reminds me of walking thru the fields at my Grandma's house, searching for the perfect tree. We always got one that was a little too tall so the star was always tipped sideways:)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.
ReplyDeleteLoved the romantic tree hunting expedition!
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