Although, it should probably be called the 30 days of Christmas because we got started a little early. . . as usual.
Tomorrow is the official first day of the 25 Days of Christmas, but let me catch you up on our head start.
The Saturday after Thanksgiving (which I cooked myself for the four of us since our trip home got snowed out--well the four of us plus two neighbor boys), the four of us (plus one, as usual--this time it was Noah) headed to our favorite tree farm.
We like it because it has a petting zoo. . .
And a cool tree cart to haul our tree in from the north forty. . .
And other fun things like hay rides and free hot chocolate and candy canes.
I love it because it has such a pretty setting.
I especially love the old oak trees in the center of all those evergreens.
In case you get lost there are lots of signs posted about to keep you informed. . .
This year we found our tree in record time. Maybe less than ten minutes (not counting the time we spent with the animals) And we all had to pose with the tree. . .
(This was our first choice but we decided it wasn't tall enough--but I spotted a perfect one about three trees down the row.)
(See? Perfect! Signe approved!)
(Rob--devising a plan of attack)
(Me--holding the tree while said attack took place)
We were glad we had the cart for the long haul back to the barn. . .
We spent more time waiting in line to have our tree shaken free of debris and then again to pay.
But the kids and I kept ourselves occupied while we waited for Rob to shake and load the tree. . .
I really could have spent more time with that old barn and those two gorgeous models. . .
But we had to head home with our wreath and our tree to decided how we would deck it out this year. And it only took me until today . . . of course I have a little more work to do, but I think it is coming along nicely.
And in case you were wondering (though why you would I can't imagine) we will see how many Christmas movies we can cram in--it's a tradition. Though I have yet to actually make one a day, the dvr already has a dozen options recorded. We have already watched three, though the only title I can remember (which is why I like to document them) is the one we watched Sunday: November Christmas. It was a Hallmark and I give it a 9.
Happy Holidays!
What are your Christmas Traditions?