Saturday, December 1, 2007

Tree Hunt 2007

Today was one of my very favorite days of the year. The day we bundle up in the warmest things we can find, head up the mountain with our tree tag, and go in search of the perfect (or maybe not so perfect) Christmas tree!!!


The weather couldn't have been better, as far as tree hunting goes. The temperature wasn't unbearably cold, yet the snow was falling down. The forest always seems so peaceful and quiet, and gives you the feeling that you're the only people around for miles, even when that's not the case. If you stand still and really pay attention, you can even smell the sweet smells of the aspen and the pines.


There were snowballs....


snow dogs...


snow angels, and catching snowflakes on the tongue...


and even a not-quite hidden smile from a teenager.


Finally, after much searching, we found the tree.


It may seem a little thin to you...maybe it is. But it's fresh, it smells nice, and most importantly, it's OUR tree...one we searched for, found, cut, and drug through the knee-deep forest snow. So thin schminn....it's a GREAT tree!! And it was a GREAT day!!!

10 comments:

Giraffikiki Kids said...

What fun, Annette! We have about that much snow now too. It's fun for the first month, isn't it! lol

Shelley

Laurie said...

Vance and I wish that is what we were doing right now! Wishing for a White Christmas in Florida! ROFLMBO Yeah, right!

What an awesome day!

Laurie

Annette said...

Yes Shelley...when it comes time for spring and the snow is still there....not so fun!!!

Laurie...a girl can dream, can't she??? lol Has there EVER been a white Christmas in FL??

I'll be whining about it come about March, so be prepared.

Timi said...

These photos are so sweet! What a great family day :)

Love said...

looks like the perfect trip! =)

we loved cutting down our tree, but do wish we had snow like you that day! snow balls & snow angels make the crazy cold much more fun! =)

erin said...

I love tree hunting! We get a real tree too!

Mari said...

Gorgeous photos Annette. How FUN!!

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

What a beautiful day! It's so wonderful that you're creating memories for your family like this.

Willow Tree said...

Annette your photos are beautiful what a great way to capture wonderful memories! Enjoy your holiday-Brooke

Hipchick said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE your pics!! Your photography is AWESOME Annette!

rhonda