Tree Hunting/Thanksgiving 2010

Christmas tree hunting was not quite the Griswold's experience it was last year. Things ran much smoother this year. We headed to Walmart to buy boots for MJ. We met RB's brother there and loaded up in his vehicle to cut down trees. We found a spot and got all bundled up. RB and his brother took off to find the trees while I stayed with the four kids to play. They dug holes, rolled down the hill, and took sled rides. Lil lasted 2 min. before going back into the car, and the others lasted about 10 min. including me. My toes were freezing. Once we got back into the car and started it to warm up the temperature read -4 degrees. Yes, it was that cold! After waiting for about 10 min. RB and his brother showed up. They had snow up to their waist they were walking through. I'm glad we all didn't go trekking up there this year. That would have been awful with four kids and snow up to their heads.








The boys were freezing when they got back and after some lunch they finished tying the trees up on the car. Then we headed home. Because our jeep still has problems, we weren't able to drive it. So, once again we shoved our tree into our Scion. I told RB not to make that a tradition although this year the camera had batteries so I was able to get pictures of it. So besides the freezing cold temperatures we had a great time and hopefully will get the tree up today.



Thanksgiving this year was at RB's brother's home. Since we had to travel an hour and a half we decided to leave from there and go visit my family. I did bring my camera and was smart enough to take zero pictures. What can I say I was having too much fun playing games, talking, and of course eating to take pictures. It was great to see both sides of the family. We had to come home a day early due to weather but it's good to be home and relaxing before school starts again tomorrow.



Here is a picture of our home with Christmas lights on it for the first time. I know it's not a lot but it's a start. On today's agenda is to go to church, decorate the tree, and watch A Mickey's Christmas with the family. Can't wait!