Oh Christmas Tree

We're back! Here we are yesterday in sunny 80 degree Arizona, soaking up the sun and enjoying some turkey...

...and here we are today. Home and scouting out our Christmas tree.



Trying to save a bit of money (and create a fun family memory) we decided to cut down our own Christmas tree this year. First stop: the Enumclaw Rangers Station, not too far from home-about 15-20minutes.

Once we got there-45 minutes later, we realized we were in for a little more than we planned for. We didn't know we would be facing snowy conditions. We were not really prepared to say the least. Note Kyla's bare exposed legs above and Casey's shoe choice below aka NOT boots.

Here is what Kyla looked like MOST of the time. She did have a little fun and the day started out with much excitement about picking out our very own Christmas tree from the forest. But as our car drove up the mountain side and as we trampled through two feet of snow, these were the words out of her mouth.... "Guys, I don't think this is a very good idea." "I think we might be lost." "It is really spooky out here!" Oh, and did I mention the fact that we didn't get home last night until 11:30pm? That can make any girl on edge.

She actually said, "Mom, let's just get this one."

Finally, we found one!

Here we are waiting in the car while dad tries to find another one for Uncle Tyler and Aunt Chelsea.

The evidence of our journey.

...and this is it.

It's Christmas time!