We had our annual tree hunt again this year. The only difference is we went after Thanksgiving instead of before. The Aggies had a big football game that we went too instead the week before. This year, everybody was able to come, and everybody cut a tree (except mom). We did have our Griswold moments this year too. First, tree hunting with five kids is kind of crazy. RB and I found ourselves watching out for the kids more than we were looking for a tree. Making sure Ms M wasn't wondering off, or the Em-A-Nator was staying in the sled. We got to the point where we had found maybe two trees and we had been out for awhile. So we took the kids back to camp and set out again with some adult reinforcements to help us locate a good tree. Those reinforcements did a great job! We found a tree that I love. The branches are not extending into our whole living room and the fit is perfect. I know RB likes a bigger/fuller tree but he's good to go with what I like too. One downer side was we lost moms pocket saw. It was in the sled, the sled tipped over, and the saw was gone. We searched and searched the area it had to be in. But to no avail, no saw. So we got a different one when we got back to camp and left the kids. We will get a new one for mom! The other down side was a brother was missing for about 2 hours. We all got back to camp with our trees, eating and have a merry time. The boys went out on a search party to find him. RB came back and we decided if the other two did too then we would have to go down the canyon and call for help. Luckily, it didn't come to that. They found him pulling a cut tree behind him. He had just gone further than we usually do. Whew, no lost brother-in-law. The kids had a great time tromping around the forest, sledding, and eating by the fire. It was a perfect day! Til next year tree hunt!
Oh, sledding. How we love you every year. You're always good for a laugh!
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