So the day after Thanksgiving we have a family tradition.
FIND A CHRISTMAS TREE!
We are so blessed to live in the "woods" and have access to areas where cedar trees grow. We stopped along the way to admire some long-leaf pine cones. They were beautiful.
FIND A CHRISTMAS TREE!
We are so blessed to live in the "woods" and have access to areas where cedar trees grow. We stopped along the way to admire some long-leaf pine cones. They were beautiful.
I thought I agreed that each kid could bring ONE pine cone home! But they picked up a bunch! its okay because I decided to put them in a nice basket and use them as decor under the tree. At least until we have gifts!
Justin and the kids in the truck.
We found it!! Its coming down!
Its in the truck!
TaDa! You have to remember that you cannot decorate a from-the-woods cedar like you can a bought tree. But the whole process is so great for the kids and for us to experience. And it is great knowing that this tree is straight from nature, another of many gifts from God!
**note to any tree searchers - a) finding a tree that is the right shape, size, and on land that belongs to you (or someone from whom you have permission to cut) is a challange! That is part of the fun. You WILL see about 50 great trees that you can't cut before you find THE ONE! and 2) trees ALWAYS look smaller from the road or through the woods that when you are standing right next to them! Think National Lampoons Christmas tree!!
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