It's Christmas Time!!

Hip Hip Hooray! We are all so excited (well, Lucas and me at least) that Thanksgiving is behind us and it's time to decorate for Christmas.

We have a beautiful fake tree for our family room, but wanted to have a real tree this year for a few reasons. Neither of us has ever cut down our Christmas tree and it was a really fun activity today while Grandpa is in town. It is the beginning of a tradition that we can keep going for years. Great memories for Lucas. Support local farm. Smell of Christmas in the house.

I loved the experience. The farm was about 20 minutes away. When we pulled into the lot we heard the song O'Christmas Tree playing. I thought that was so festive, but then realized that it was my iPod in my pocket. I had sat on it and it has randomly turned on to this song. How magical! The air was crisp and smelled of a winter fire and Christmas trees.

Our two little elves were ready to find their tree!



And so off we went to find the perfect tree for our home...


Ellen was just as excited to be there as Lucas was...

It was a beautiful day.

With lots of room to run and play!

And then we finally found our very first farm Christmas tree!

Jeff and Lucas cut it down...

... while Grandpa, Ellen and I watched.

And then we were ready to take it home!

Grandpa - thanks for helping us start a family tradition : )