Over the years we have had many memories...
THE GOOD Sledding with the kids, hot cocoa and candy canes, searching for that perfect tree, and of course trudging through the snow knee deep.
THE BAD Craig having to carry the tree and the video camera only to trip and give himself a black eye. Ema not wanting to walk on her own. Caleb not wanting to pee in the wilderness, so he went in his pants instead.
THE TENDER Ema giving up her special baby blanket by leaving it on a rock for Jesus to come get it. (I just know He will be holding it for her when she gets to Heaven. I just hope I get to be there to witness it!)
Now that the kids are a little older, they really love searching for the tree. Last year, we started a new tradition going up a few weekends early before the snows arrive. This gives us the chance to take our time and really search for the perfect tree! Craig and the kids were so excited they could hardly wait to use their special tree hunting tools.
With Emaleigh being in fourth grade this year and learning about our state symbols, she decided we needed a blue spruce-CO's state tree! They were a little hard to come by, so she conceded with these three:
The weather was a bit chilly at first, but by the end of our hunt it was warm enough that the kids begged us to stay and play. They even made their own slingshots.
Surprisingly, on our way back down the mountain, it started to snow!
While I didn't start out enjoying this tradition, I must admit that is one of my favorites to start our holidays off...
...that and Turkey Dinner at Grandma's. This year we are having it today, as they are heading to AZ on Tuesday until Christmas.
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