Christmas Tree Search

Our search for a Christmas tree took us up Kelley Canyon.  Some of us were more determined than others to find the 'perfect tree.'  After bumping along muddy and rutted dirt roads for what seemed like an awful long time Hudson questioned the reason we had to keep going.  "There's plenty of trees right here."

It was a warm afternoon with only patches of snow, so the hunt was rather uneventful.  Ruby and I lagged behind but finally caught up with the others when they stopped to admire their find.  It was a beauty.  Rich green color and nicely spaced branches.

With a lot of effort and a dull saw, they got it cut down.  It was just enough of a break for Ruby and me to catch our breath before we were trailing behind back up the mountain.

Mr. Skeptical, now quite proud of the trophy tree he helped find.

We spent Monday night decorating it for FHE.  My job is to wrap the lights and then I get out of the way and let the kids go to work.  Of course there have to be some relocated ornaments, but they sure do love pulling out the decorations and helping.